M1 Max Mac Studio vs M2 Max Macbook Pro

Im thinking for pulling the trigger on a Mac Studio w 64GB and the M1 max. But now Im seeing for a little bit more I can get a MacBook Pro with 64GB and the M2 max. I don’t necessarily need it to be mobile.
If the only difference is M1 Max vs M2 Max, is it worth the extra cash?

If you’re not using mobile, don’t go with a laptop. Upgrade to 128GB instead on the studio. The M1 to M2 difference is not a major milestone. Ergonomics and cooling trump. 6 vs 3 TB ports.

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You might want to wait until Apples WWDC to see if a revision to the studio comes out or even better a new mac pro

Wwdc is june 5

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I was thinking of waiting as well, until I read this: Apple Silicon Mac Pro Reportedly Not Coming at WWDC, Mac Studio Refresh Likely Delayed Until M3 - MacRumors

Yeah its only rumors, but they are usually spot on.

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We have 2x Macbooks and decided on Mac Studio for the majority of our Flames going forward. It’s still portable between home and office, and you don’t need a breakout box to connect all your doodads.

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Hi Moody, Long time.
You’re going to want to Max the Ram on this, 64 not enough IMO.

Hey Dan! How have you been?

Yeah looking to max it out. I saw the M2 macbook pros max out at 96GB Ram.

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