Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB)vsApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB) leads with an overall score of 88/100, 2 points ahead. It scores higher inmultiple categories.
Overall Score
✓88/100
86/100
Gaming Score
90/100
✓96/100
Productivity Score
74/100
✓87/100
Display Score
N/A
73/100
Portability Score
N/A
77/100
Value Score
100/100
100/100
CPU Model
Apple M3 Ultra
Apple M4 Max
CPU Cores
✓28 cores
16 cores
Boost Clock
—
—
GPU Model
60-core GPU
40-core GPU
VRAM
✓192GB
64GB
RAM
96GB Unified
✓128GB Unified
Storage
1024GB SSD
1024GB SSD
Screen Size
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14.2"
Panel Type
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Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
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120Hz
Resolution
—
3024×1964
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
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1.62 kg
Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
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70.8Wh
Battery Life
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22hr
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
$3,999
✓$3,299
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB) scores 88/100 overall, 2 points higher than the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB) starts at $3,999 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) at $3,299. That's a $700 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB).
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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