Mac Studio
From £1,999
Launched in March 2022, the Mac Studio is the best expression of Apple’s silicon’s superpowers yet.
Looking like an oversized Mac mini, its capacious aluminium body is still remarkably compact for a desktop Mac, measuring 197x197x95mm, but it’s what’s inside that really counts.
The £1,999 entry-level model packs the same M1 Max chip as the MacBook Pro, with a 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU and 32GB of memory, but it’s the step-up models that are the most interesting.
That’s because you can also buy a Mac Studio with M1 Ultra – a powerhouse piece of Apple silicon with a 20-core CPU, and up to 64 graphics cores, as well as up to 128GB of unified memory. Storage options also scale up to 8TB.
With Mac Studio M1 Ultra prices starting at £3,999, it’s not for everyone – especially as you’ll need to add a display, a keyboard and a mouse or trackpad too. But even the base model gets a decent array of connectivity options.
Apple’s most popular iPad is also its cheapest, starting at £319 for a 64GB model with a 10.2in Retina display and Touch ID. While its dated design sets it apart from other iPads, it’s still very capable and includes first-gen Apple Pencil support.
The iPad mini, meanwhile, takes everything you love about the iPad Air and hits it with a shink ray, with a modern, all-screen design centred around its 8.3in Liquid Retina display.
The £479 version comes with 64GB of storage (but can be upgraded to 256GB), comes with a 12MP Wide camera, second-gen Apple Pencil support and USB-C charging.