Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive
The SSD speed boost on the 2026 Mac Studio is so dramatic that even if you bought one of the previous model earlier this year, you should consider upgrading. Plus, the external display support is expanded. Sure it’s expensive, but if you want the best Mac ever made, accept no substitute.
- ▪The SSD speed boost on the 2026 Mac Studio is so dramatic that even if you bought one of the previous model earlier this year, you should consider upgrading.
- ▪Plus, the external display support is expanded.
- ▪Sure it’s expensive, but if you want the best Mac ever made, accept no substitute.
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| Original publisher | PCWorld |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcworld.com/article/3240118/mac-studio-m5-max-review-shifting-into-overdrive.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:44:38 +0000 |
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The SSD speed boost on the 2026 Mac Studio is so dramatic that even if you bought one of the previous model earlier this year, you should consider upgrading. Credit: Fundry At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dramatic SSD speed boost Enhanced external display support Cons RAM and SSD are not user upgradeable Our Verdict The Mac Studio’s SSD speed improvement is so dramatic that even if you bought an M4 Max or M3 Ultra Mac Studio–the previous models–you should consider upgrading to the M5 Max Mac Studio. Plus, the external display support is expanded. Sure it’s expensive, but if you want the best Mac ever made, accept no substitute.
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