Apple Mac Studio M4 Max (2025)

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Feb, 2026

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Apple Mac Studio M4 Max (2025). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the design. Many are less positive about the usability and size. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Mac Studio M4 Max (2025) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : steve dent (engadget.com)

Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse

Apple's Mac Studio is the company's most powerful machine to date and is a solid value for creators.

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Apple Mac Studio (2025, M4 Max) Review

The Apple Mac Studio (2025, M4 Max) stands only a little taller than the Mac mini, but this compact desktop PC is the pinnacle of Apple technology and design. The 3.7-inch-high desktop has big shoes to fill as the latest in Apple's powerful desktop...

Offers professional workstation power; Ample connectivity; Improved AI capabilities; Compelling blend of performance and value; Beautifully sleek, modern desktop design; Nearly silent fan; Powerful M4 Max chip; 40-core graphics processor; Integrated...

Upgradability is extremely limited; RAM is integrated and cannot be swapped or upgraded; Processor is soldered onto the motherboard; SSD upgrades are proprietary and arduous; Peripherals and displays are not included

Editors' Choice winner ideal for most professionals seeking a powerful and efficient desktop workstation under macOS.

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Apple Mac Studio Review (2025): A Rocket Engine in the Old Chassis

Incredibly powerful and remarkably quiet, the compact Studio is, without a doubt, impressive. But how much speed you need -- and how many displays -- might have you weighing other options. In other words: Think before you pay.

Really fast and quiet ; Compact ; Thunderbolt 5/USB4 added

Can't upgrade memory ; M4 Max model has two fewer Thunderbolt connections than the M3 Ultra, and the front ports aren't USB 4

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : Cesar Cadenas (zdnet.com)

I switched to Mac Studio M4 for two weeks - a Windows PC user's buying advice

The new Mac Studio delivers impressive performance courtesy of its M4 Max chip. This hardware and its space-saving design make the desktop a must-have for professionals and creatives.

The base M4 Max Mac Studio costs $1,999. You can buy a better version with a 14-core CPU and a 40-core GPU for $2,299. This model is more than enough for the vast majority of use cases, and $2,000 is not too shabby for what you get.

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : Ian Evenden (creativebloq.com)

Apple's desktop king is better than ever

Apple's Mac Studio desktop gets an M4 Max makeover, and comes out looking better than ever.

Very powerful ; Compact and quiet ; Lots of fast ports

Rather expensive ; Niche appeal ; Not upgradable

It’s not cheap, especially once you start adding options, but the Mac Studio M4 Max sees Apple’s best desktop get even better. It’s a heck of a lot of computer in a compact case, and if you can put it to work will blaze through any task you set it.

May, 2025

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Expert review by : William Gallagher (appleinsider.com)

Mac Studio M4 Max review one month later: Costly computing power, worth every cent

Switching to an M4 Max Mac Studio was the most expensive Apple purchase I've ever made, but one month in, it is definitely the best.

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Mike Wuerthele (appleinsider.com)

Mac Studio 2025 review: More power, same small size

Apple's 2025 Mac Studio brings with it the latest Apple Silicon chips and a few more changes that power users will love. One model is a must-buy, and the other is still excellent — but very clearly not for everybody.

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Alex Wawro (tomsguide.com)

Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: More powerful than ever

Killer performance for pros

M4 Max delivers killer CPU performance ; Great gaming (for a Mac) ; Thunderbolt 5 is nice ; Still cool and quiet under pressure

Big price jump, uncertain value for M3 Ultra upgrade

The 2025 Mac Studio is the most capable Mac desktop yet, offering excellent CPU performance and Thunderbolt 5 support while remaining cool and quiet under presure. However, the upgraded M3 Ultra version is awfully expensive, and it's yet unclear...

Mar, 2025