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AI Verdict
The Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 64GB, 512GB) leads with an overall score of 87/100, 7 points ahead. It scores higher invalue for money.
Overall Score
✓87/100
80/100
Gaming Score
90/100
✓96/100
Productivity Score
71/100
✓82/100
Display Score
N/A
78/100
Portability Score
N/A
72/100
Value Score
✓100/100
72/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Apple M4 Max
CPU Cores
16 cores
16 cores
Boost Clock
—
—
GPU Model
40-core GPU
40-core GPU
VRAM
64GB
64GB
RAM
64GB Unified
64GB Unified
Storage
512GB SSD
✓1024GB SSD
Screen Size
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16.2"
Panel Type
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Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
—
120Hz
Resolution
—
3456×2234
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
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2.14 kg
Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
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99.6Wh
Battery Life
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24hr
WiFi
WiFi 6E
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
✓1×
—
USB-C Ports
—
—
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
✓$2,499
$3,999
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 64GB, 512GB) scores 87/100 overall, 7 points higher than the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 64GB, 512GB) starts at $2,499 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) at $3,999. That's a $1,500 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 64GB, 512GB).
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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