M5 Ultra Mac Studio reviews: local AI powerhouse

In addition to the new M6 Mac mini (9to5Mac review), early impressions of the most powerful Mac Studio are out ahead of tomorrow’s release as well. Here’s what reviewers are saying about the upgraded M5 Ultra Mac Studio so far.

M5 Ultra Mac Studio reviews

First up, Federico Viticci at MacStories put the new machine through its paces with a local AI test that really shows off the power of Apple’s most capable desktop Mac:

If you want to use AI models without footing the bill for token costs or relying on the cloud, the M5 Ultra Mac Studio sounds like the right tool for the job:

If there’s just one Mac Studio review you read, this looks like the one to choose. Read Viticci’s review in full, animated charts and all, at MacStories.

See also: Engadget, Macworld, CNET, The Verge, Tom’s Hardware, and PCMag.

M5 Ultra Mac Studio videos

And for the video-viewing crowd, here are some clips to enjoy:

Both the M6 Mac mini and M5 Max/M5 Ultra Mac Studio start shipping tomorrow.


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