Cheapest Place to Buy a Mac Studio
The Mac Studio is Apple's compact pro desktop, and the bigger the configuration the more retailers vary. We track the M4 Max and M3 Ultra builds across Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Micro Center, and Apple. Here is where a Mac Studio is cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy a Mac Studio right now is Costco, where the Mac Studio M4 Max 512GB is $1,949, $50 below Apple’s $1,999 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished Mac Studio M2 Ultra starts at $3,199 refurbished at eBay.
Live Mac Studio prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Studio M4 Max 512GB | $1,949 | Costco | View deal |
| Mac Studio M3 Ultra 80-core GPU | $5,499 | Apple | View deal |
| Mac Studio M3 Ultra 1TB | $3,799 | Costco | Track price |
Cheapest refurbished Mac Studio options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished Mac Studio M2 Ultra | $3,199 | eBay | View deal |
How to get the cheapest Mac Studio
- Like the rest of the Mac line, the Mac Studio is rarely discounted at Apple. The lowest prices come from B&H, Micro Center, and Amazon, which is where pro buyers should start.
- The M4 Max Studio is the value pick. Step up to the M3 Ultra only if you genuinely need its extra GPU cores and memory bandwidth for heavy 3D, video, or ML work.
- The Studio ships headless. Budget for a display (the Apple Studio Display pairs naturally, but any monitor works) and factor it into the real total.
- On the highest configurations, even a small percentage discount is hundreds of dollars, so the retailer you choose matters more here than on cheaper Macs. Compare the live table before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Mac Studio?+
The lowest Mac Studio prices are typically at B&H, Micro Center, or Amazon rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer.
Should I buy the M4 Max or M3 Ultra Mac Studio?+
The M4 Max is the better value for most pros and handles demanding video and development work well. The M3 Ultra is worth its large premium only for the heaviest GPU and memory-bound workloads like high-end 3D rendering or large local AI models.
Does the Mac Studio come with a monitor?+
No. The Mac Studio is a headless desktop with no display, keyboard, or mouse included. If you already own those it is excellent value; otherwise budget for a monitor when comparing it against an iMac.
How does TheresMac find the cheapest Mac Studio price?+
TheresMac aggregates live Mac Studio prices across major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
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