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Apple Mac Studio (2022)

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The Apple Mac Studio (2022), released on March 18, 2022 as Apple's first compact pro-desktop workstation, packs Mac Pro-class performance into a 7.7-inch-square Silver aluminum enclosure that slides neatly under most displays. It shipped in two distinct silicon tiers — the Apple M1 Max and the more powerful Apple M1 Ultra — and your exact chip, unified memory, and SSD capacity together drive its resale price. Before requesting a quote, confirm you have the 2022 M1-generation Mac Studio (model Mac13,1 / Mac13,2) and not the later M2-, M3-, or M4-generation Mac Studio, which share the identical chassis but are valued separately. If you're an owner trying to sell online, this is also where you'll discover our trade-in service: Gadget Salvation buys Mac Studio workstations directly for cash, with free shipping and no listings or haggling. Select your chip and configuration using our tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device.

Confirm you have the 2022 M1 Mac Studio

Because every Mac Studio generation uses the same silver enclosure, it's easy to land on the wrong page. The 2022 model is the only one built on Apple's M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen, choose About This Mac, and verify the chip reads "Apple M1 Max" or "Apple M1 Ultra." If it lists an M2, M3, or M4 chip, you have a newer generation and should use that device's page instead. Our guide to finding your gadget's model walks through locating the exact identifier.

M1 Max — Mac13,1 M1 Ultra — Mac13,2 Released March 2022

Core hardware configurations

Chip (SoC)

  • Apple M1 Max — 10-core CPU (8 performance + 2 efficiency), 24-core or 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 400 GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Apple M1 Ultra — 20-core CPU (16 performance + 4 efficiency), 48-core or 64-core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine, 800 GB/s memory bandwidth
  • M1 Ultra is two M1 Max dies joined by Apple's UltraFusion interconnect

Media engine

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • M1 Max: 1 video decode + 2 video encode + 2 ProRes engines
  • M1 Ultra: 2 video decode + 4 video encode + 4 ProRes engines

Unified memory (RAM)

  • M1 Max: 32GB standard, configurable to 64GB at purchase
  • M1 Ultra: 64GB standard, configurable to 128GB at purchase
  • Soldered, non-upgradable: memory is built into the chip package and cannot be changed after purchase

Storage

  • M1 Max: 512GB SSD standard — configurable to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB
  • M1 Ultra: 1TB SSD standard — configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB
  • Not a user-upgradable slot: the SSD is a proprietary module Apple lists as not user-accessible

Display support & audio

External display support

The Mac Studio ships without a display. It simultaneously drives up to five screens: up to four Pro Display XDRs (6K at 60Hz) over USB-C/Thunderbolt, plus one 4K display at 60Hz over HDMI.

Audio

Built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and multichannel audio output over the HDMI port.

Ports & connectivity

The rear I/O is identical across both chips, but the two front ports differ by tier — a quick way to confirm which Mac Studio you own.

Rear (all models)
  • 4× Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s; DisplayPort, USB 4, USB 3.1 Gen 2)
  • 2× USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s)
  • 1× HDMI port
  • 1× 10Gb Ethernet (RJ-45, Nbase-T)
  • 1× 3.5 mm headphone jack
Front (tier-dependent)
  • M1 Max: 2× USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) (USB-C, not Thunderbolt)
  • M1 Ultra: 2× Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s)
  • 1× SDXC card slot (UHS-II) — both tiers

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.0 10Gb Ethernet

Power, build & more

Power supply

Built-in internal power supply (no external brick). Line voltage 100–240V AC; maximum continuous power 370W.

Cooling

A dual-blower thermal system sized to the silicon tier — an aluminum heatsink on M1 Max models and a heavier copper heatsink on the hotter-running M1 Ultra, which accounts for most of the weight difference between the two.

Dimensions

3.7" H × 7.7" W × 7.7" D (9.5 × 19.7 × 19.7 cm).

Weight

M1 Max: ≈ 5.9 lb (2.7 kg). M1 Ultra: ≈ 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) — the copper heatsink adds the extra mass.

In the box

Mac Studio and a power cord. Keyboard, mouse, and display are sold separately — including these accessories does not change a resale quote.

Operating system

Shipped with macOS Monterey and remains supported on current macOS releases, including Apple Intelligence features on compatible versions.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm I have the 2022 M1 Mac Studio and not a newer one?
Every Mac Studio generation uses the same compact silver enclosure, so the chip is the only reliable tell. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and choose About This Mac: the 2022 model reports an Apple M1 Max or Apple M1 Ultra chip (model identifier Mac13,1 or Mac13,2). If you see an M2, M3, or M4 chip, that's a later generation priced on its own page. A fast physical check: on the front of the unit, an M1 Max has two oval USB-C ports, while an M1 Ultra has two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Our guide to finding your gadget's model covers the full lookup.
02 Can I upgrade the memory or SSD before selling, and does it matter?
No — and this is important when picking your configuration above. The Mac Studio's unified memory is part of the M1 chip package and is permanently soldered, so it cannot be upgraded at any point after purchase. The SSD is a proprietary module that Apple lists as not user-accessible. Whatever memory and storage your unit shipped with is what it has today, so simply select the factory configuration you ordered. There's no upgrade path to add value here; the chip tier, memory, and SSD size you bought are what determine the quote.
03 Should I wipe the SSD and sign out of my Apple account first?
Yes, please back up first, then erase. Save anything you need to an external drive or iCloud, then use Erase All Content and Settings in System Settings to wipe the machine and turn off Find My / sign out of your Apple Account. Because the SSD is built in, you cannot remove it yourself — and you don't need to. Once your Mac Studio reaches us, our team runs certified data sanitation on every incoming device. Full details are on our data erasure protocols page.
04 Which configuration raises my Mac Studio trade-in value the most?
The chip tier is the single biggest factor: an M1 Ultra commands a markedly higher payout than an M1 Max, and within each tier the higher GPU count (64-core Ultra, 32-core Max) adds further. After that, larger unified memory (64GB/128GB) and bigger SSDs (2TB and up) lift the offer meaningfully, since those upgrades carried steep prices when new. Mac Studio workstations sit in a more specialized resale market than MacBooks, so condition and accurate spec selection matter — our blog post on which used Apple Mac retains the most value breaks down the timing and demand factors in detail.
05 How does the trade-in work and how fast do I get paid?
Many sellers don't realize Gadget Salvation buys Macs directly for cash — no marketplace listings, no lowball offers, no waiting on a buyer. You pick your configuration and condition above for an instant quote, accept it, and we email a free, fully insured prepaid shipping label. Once your Mac Studio arrives at our lab and our team finishes functional testing, payment is approved within two business days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. You can see exactly how it works before you commit.