Last year, Apple added a new compact desktop: the Mac Studio. Essentially a supercharged version of the Mac Mini, the machine hit shelves in March 2022 and we’ve been tracking Mac Studio deals ever since.
The Mac Studio comes with serious hardware that’s designed to handle even the most demanding tasks with ease. There are two different versions of the machine: one that features the M1 Max processor found in the top-end 2021 MacBook Pro models, and one that is equipped with an even more powerful M1 Ultra chip.
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Whether you’re a developer or content creator, having a fast and powerful computer is a must, which is why Apple says this machine can «deliver an unprecedented level of performance, an extensive array of connectivity, and completely new capabilities in an unbelievably compact design that sits within arm’s reach on the desk.»
Apple was serious when it spoke about power. You can configure the Mac Studio to come with up to 128GB of RAM, an 8TB SSD and up to a 64-core GPU. Like with many other Apple desktops and laptops, you’ll need to make your configuration choices while ordering. You can make changes to the system-on-a-chip (processor), memory, storage and opt to include preinstalled software if you wish.
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Retailing for $1,999 and up, the Mac Studio is now readily available to buy and pick up in-store, and we’ve been on the hunt for the best Mac Studio deals across a variety of retailers since its launch. We’ve listed the best Mac Studio deals available right now below and we’ll keep this list updated as new offers emerge to help save you the most cash.
Best Mac Studio deals
Best Buy is one of the few places offering direct savings on the Mac Studio right now, though only for members of its $200-a-year Totaltech program. Members can save $50 on the M1 Max-equipped model there. In addition, Best Buy is dishing out four months of Apple Music, three months of Apple TV Plus and three months of iCloud Plus with the purchase of a Mac Studio for new or returning to subscribers to those services. The M1 Ultra Mac Studio configuration was previously offered with a $200 price cut for Totaltech members but it’s currently sold out.
If you want complete customizability without having to navigate certain configurations being in or out of stock, shopping from Apple directly is the obvious choice. There are two variants, one with the M1 Max chip and one with the brand-new M1 Ultra chip. Pricing starts at $1,999 for the former and $3,999 for the latter. Apple won’t be discounting the Mac Studio, but you can pay in installments if that suits your budget better and get 3% cash back if you pay using your Apple Card.
B&H has various Mac Studio configurations available to order, though none currently have direct discounts. The retailer does, however, offer a neat way to save on sales tax with its house-branded B&H Payboo credit card — it gives you the tax back as cash back. On a purchase as large as a Mac Studio, that could be a decent chunk of change depending on where you live.
You can configure a Mac Studio to order at Adorama, though there are no direct discounts to be found at present and select models are on backorder. The Adorama Rewards program is free to sign up for, though, and allows you to earn points to redeem as credit against future purchases.