M2-Max32 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU38-Core GPU
Mac Studio M2 Max (32 GB)
Previous generation, still very good for 30B. Often cheaper than M4 Pro 48 GB.
previous-genTechnical Specs
- Chip
- M2-Max
- RAM
- 32 GB
- CPU cores
- 12
- GPU cores
- 38
- Form factor
- mac-studio
- Release year
- 2023
Retailers & Availability
Amazon DE · around €1,800–2,200 Retailer link coming soon
Refurbed · from €1,499 (refurbished) Retailer link coming soon Refurbished, 1-year warranty
LLM Size Guidance
Comfortable up to 30B in 4-bit. 70B tight.
Pros
- 30B comfortable
- Often cheaper than M4 Pro 48 GB
Cons
- Previous generation
- M2-Max architecture
Similar Macs
Mac Mini M4 Pro (48 GB)
M4-Pro48 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU16-Core GPU
Sweet spot for local LLMs. 48 GB is comfortable for 30B in 4-bit, 70B is tight.
Amazon DE · around €1,800–2,100 · Retailer link coming soon
Last checked: 2026-06-03
Mac Studio M2 Ultra (64 GB)
M2-Ultra64 GB Unified Memory24-Core CPU60-Core GPU previous-gen
Classic for 70B in 4-bit. Previous generation — cheaper than current alternatives.
Amazon DE · around €2,800–3,400 · Retailer link coming soon
Last checked: 2026-06-03
MacBook Pro M4 Max (36 GB)
M4-Max36 GB Unified Memory14-Core CPU32-Core GPU
Mobile workstation class. 36 GB is comfortable for 30B.
Amazon DE · around €3,200–3,800 · Retailer link coming soon
Last checked: 2026-06-03
MacBook Pro M4 Max (48 GB)
M4-Max48 GB Unified Memory16-Core CPU40-Core GPU
Maximum for laptops. Mobile workstation, 70B tight, 30B comfortable.
Amazon DE · around €4,000–4,600 · Retailer link coming soon
Last checked: 2026-06-03