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Macs for local AI

Coding assistant (70B class)

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Coding assistant (70B class)

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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

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

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

Mac Studio M2 Ultra (192 GB)

M2-Ultra192 GB Unified Memory24-Core CPU60-Core GPU previous-gen

The extreme. 192 GB is enough for 400B+ in 4-bit. Previous generation.

Amazon DE · around €5,000–6,500 · Retailer link coming soon

Last checked: 2026-06-03

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