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(In-Store Only, Limited Stock)at Micro Center
Deal Details
Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Desktop Computer (2026, MHL64LL/A) for $1999.99 (In-Store Only).
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
- Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU
- 36GB Unified RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Apple M5 Max Chip 32-Core GPU
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
- 480 Watt Power Supply
- SDXC Card Reader
- macOS
- Ports:
- Front/Top Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
- Back Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
- 4x Thunderbolt 5
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x LAN RJ45 (10 GbE)
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone
- Front/Top Panel
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $449.01 less (18% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,449 at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
Community Notes
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Desktop Computer (2026, MHL64LL/A) for $1999.99 (In-Store Only).
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
- Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU
- 36GB Unified RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Apple M5 Max Chip 32-Core GPU
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
- 480 Watt Power Supply
- SDXC Card Reader
- macOS
- Ports:
- Front/Top Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
- Back Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
- 4x Thunderbolt 5
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x LAN RJ45 (10 GbE)
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone
- Front/Top Panel
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $449.01 less (18% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,449 at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
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This Mac Studio stands out as a compact but powerful desktop for local AI, video work, and heavy productivity, with the M5 Max, 36GB unified memory, and lots of ports drawing the most praise. The 10Gb Ethernet, strong graphics, and lower throttling make it feel like a bigger step up than a Mac mini, and the price matchable $1,999 to $2,000 range looks unusually low for a fresh release. The main knocks are the fixed 36GB memory ceiling and 512GB SSD, which feel tight for larger LLMs and storage-heavy workflows. Availability and price matching have also been inconsistent, so timing and store stock matter.
Common Questions (5)
Stock has been very volatile, with restocks and sellouts happening quickly by location. Several comments say the walk-in deal ends around 9/28-9/30, and the price later rose to $2,299 after the sale window closed.
Yes, but it is most reliable in-store with a manager override and nearby Micro Center stock. Online or phone agents often approve it and then later revoke it, while in-store matches have been completed at $1,999.99 or with an adjusted checkout link.
It can run smaller and mid-sized local models, including MoE models aimed at 24GB VRAM, and can even handle multiple smaller models at once. It is still a limit for heavier LLM workloads, where 64GB or more would be preferable.
For many productive uses it is undersized, especially if you keep large media or model files locally, but an external Thunderbolt NVMe drive can work as a near-native extension. The SSD is also described as not soldered on this Mac Studio, though replacement kits may take time to appear.
The Mac Studio gives you a much stronger GPU, more RAM, better Ethernet, more ports, and less throttling, so it can be worth the extra $300 for many buyers. The Mac mini is the better value if you want lower cost and can live with less performance and connectivity.
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But Even with the external SSD, The scenarios I'm thinking of:
1) Streaming models off disk (probably unlikely based on RAM)
2) OS Upgrades without having to do some painful data juggling
Wouldn't both of those have significant performance or effort costs associated with it?
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Please note that the Mac Studio with Apple M5?Max chip, 36?GB memory, and 512?GB?SSD in silver is non transactable for a price match at MicroCenter. Therefore, per policy, no price match should be completed for this item.
For more information about our Price Match Guarantee, you may refer to https://www.bestbuy.com/PMG
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Sincerely,
Dhev
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Works every time.
If you are in the NY/NJ/CT area, Yonkers has 3 in stock this morning, so head to a BB quick this AM..
Don't bother with online.. they are trained to say no..
Store level kids, don't care..
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