Mac Studio (M4 Max) vs MacBook Pro (Rack-Mounted)
The Mac Studio (M4 Max) costs about $500 more than the MacBook Pro (Rack-Mounted) and buys you 5 more I/O, plus USB-A and RJ45 (Ethernet). Budget 40W more on the circuit.
| Spec | Mac Studio (M4 Max) | MacBook Pro (Rack-Mounted) |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Power draw | 70W | 30W |
| Depth | 300 mm | 310 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 4 |
| Price | ~$2,499 | ~$1,999 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Mac Studio (M4 Max)
- USB-A
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- IEC C14
MacBook Pro (Rack-Mounted)
Nothing the Mac Studio (M4 Max) doesn't also have.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.