r/MacStudio

I see some mac studios appear in the refurbished section, and when I got to buy them - the "add to bag" button is greyed out.

I am assuming this is because someone already has it in their bag? I just want to know if that is the case or if I am doing something wrong.

Planning to use it for running some local LLMs to generate short animated videos using comfyui or similar as well as for ios app development. What would be the best setup and config.

I have the M2 Max Mac Studio and I found out a while ago that the USB-C ports have power issues and cause every single one of my SSD's, HDD's and what not that aren't powered by the wall socket to overheat and disconnect all the time while using them.

I was looking into those Docking stations but it seems since the M4 Mac Mini came out people only make things for that and the one i did have in my cart on amazon was updated to $400.

Im currently looking for powered enclosures or powered SSD's or any kind of docking station that works with the Mac Studio that is powered.

Basically title. So, my dumbass bought three mac studios in a rush today and forgot that I should have shipped it to my tax free address. Now, I'm willing to make the trip to return and rebuy. How do I do this?

I really don't wanna pay 1k+ in taxes :/. Can I just go to an apple store and repurchase that refurbished model as soon as I return?

Really don't want to wait another long bit.

Hey everyone,
I’m seriously considering moving from my current Windows laptop setup to a Mac Studio and would love some feedback from people using Premiere Pro / After Effects professionally.

My current machine
HP Omen 17
Intel i7-12700H
RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB
32GB RAM
1TB SSD

It’s still a powerful machine, but I’m starting to hit limitations with my workflow:

- multiple long Premiere projects open
- heavy FX3 footage (4K 10-bit)
- After Effects + Premiere at the same time
browser + music + external displays
- lots of cache/proxies
- overall RAM pressure

I also use an iPad as a second display (currently with Duet), and I feel like the system starts struggling after long editing sessions.

The Mac Studio config I’m considering
Mac Studio M4 Max
16-core CPU / 40-core GPU
64GB unified memory
1TB SSD
Price is around 3400€.

The goal is:
long-term stability
smooth multitasking
quieter workflow
better memory management
a machine I can comfortably keep for 5-7 years

My questions

1. Does this config make sense for Premiere Pro / FX3 workflows?
Would you change anything?

2. Is the 16-core / 40-core upgrade worth it?
Or should I stay with the base M4 Max and keep the money?

3. Is 64GB enough long term for Adobe workflows?
(Mainly Premiere + After Effects.)

4. Studio Display vs alternatives?
I LOVE the Apple aesthetic and ecosystem, but I’m wondering if the Studio Display is actually worth the price for editing/color work.

I’m looking for:
clean minimal design
excellent macOS integration
good color accuracy for Rec709 work

comfortable long editing sessions
Currently considering:
Apple Studio Display
BenQ PD3225U
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Would love real-world feedback from editors using these.
Thanks!

yo question...or advice

Been using a Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB / 4TB / 28c / 60c for a few months now. Mainly video editing/color work in DaVinci, capture one, photoshop.. It's been awesome, never struggled with anything.

Somehow managed to get my hands on a 512GB / 2TB / 32c / 80c version. The unicorn machine that Apple seems to be phasing out due to ram shortages.. Still sealed in box.

Now I'm torn on which one to actually use as my main.

256GB / 4TB

-already set up, dialed in for my workflow

-4TB internal is huge, I'd actually use it

-I've literally never come close to using all 256GB

512GB / 2TB:

-Beefier chip (32c/80c vs 28c/60c)

-Wild amount of RAM if I get into local AI stuff

-It's basically a unicorn at this point

The AI thing is what keeps nagging at me. I've messed with LM Studio a bit on the 256 and it's cool to be able to use some of the models there... Most of my AI use is just Claude and ChatGPT anyway. But part of me wonders if I'd actually go deeper on local stuff if I had the headroom. I'm using Hermes on my old MacBook Pro and I know I can set it to talk to my Mac Studio via ssh.

The 2TB internal is what bugs me most honestly. I'd need an external for project files and I keep about 1TB of Dropbox synced.

For anyone who actually owns or has used the 80c version — is the chip difference noticeable doing video work day to day? Anyone using 512GB for AI and finding it actually worth it or is it more theoretical?

Just want some real perspective from people who use these machines.

Is anyone intending to buy the Samsung Odyssey G80HS for their Mac?

I'd love to see it tested with an M4 Max Mac Studio or MacBook Pro.

For those who have been waiting for a 32" 6K display with 120Hz+, the G80HS seems to be the first real option. The key unknown for Mac users is whether the Mac and the G80HS will play nicely together at high resolution and high refresh rates over Thunderbolt => DisplayPort.

It would be particularly useful to know:

• whether macOS exposes the full 6144x3456 @ 165Hz mode, and if not 165, 120Hz
• whether sensible HiDPI modes appear
• whether BetterDisplay is needed for / capable of exposing modes
• whether 6K 165Hz or 120Hz works cleanly without falling back to a lower-quality color mode
• whether sleep/wake behaves, especially in a multi-monitor setup

I've used BetterDisplay to do a virtual test at 6K/120 Hz on an M4 Max Mac Studio that suggests the Mac HiDPI/compositor side is good to go, but it doesn't test the physical output path: USB-C/TB => DisplayPort, DSC negotiation, and cable/adapter.

This monitor is especially interesting for Mac productivity because it's the first 32" display combining 6K retina-class resolution with high refresh. It could be close to ideal for coding and office work if you want sharp text, lots of workspace, and smooth scrolling. Some of the criticisms I see of the G80HS - no USB-C, 350 nits, and matte coating - may matter less for productivity use, and the matte coating would be an advantage in many environments. In any case, it'll be a long wait for the perfect monitor!

Has anyone ordered one already (in Germany where it's available to pre-order perhaps) who will be able to try it out for us?

Does anybody else have trouble viewing your order status? Mine says page not found

Currently using OpenClaw with Claude Opus 4.7 for browser automation workflows — pulling listings, researching properties, drafting documents, running multi-step agent tasks. Paying $280/month between Claude and Codex subscriptions.

Seriously considering a Mac Studio M4 Ultra 192GB to run local AI and cut that bill down. From everything I've read, the best local setup gets you to roughly 85% of cloud quality.

My main questions for anyone who's actually run both side by side:

• For routine browser automation (multi-step tasks, form filling, research workflows) — is the gap noticeable day to day?
• Where does local actually fall short vs Opus in your experience?
• Is the 192GB worth the $7k or does the $3,999 128GB Studio cover most of the same ground?

Not a developer, more of a power user running automated real estate workflows. Privacy is a plus but mainly trying to figure out if the quality drop is something I'd feel constantly or just on edge cases.

I’m trying to edit my episodes for my podcast (audio and video ) . I was planning on running everything off of an Apple Mac Studio m4 max . Is this recommended? What Gb ram is necessary for 2-3 hour long podcasts ??