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MacBook Air M3 (16 GB)

M316 GB Unified Memory8-Core CPU10-Core GPU

Laptop-class for 7B–9B on the go. Fanless, light, long battery.

Amazon DE · around €1,200–1,400 · Retailer link coming soon

Last checked: 2026-06-03

iMac M4 (16 GB)

M416 GB Unified Memory10-Core CPU10-Core GPU

All-in-one with 4.5K display. Solid entry-level for 7B–9B models.

Amazon DE · around €1,500–1,800 · Retailer link coming soon

Last checked: 2026-06-03

Mac Mini M4 (24 GB)

M424 GB Unified Memory10-Core CPU10-Core GPU

A bit more headroom for 13B models. Noticeably smoother than 16 GB for all-round use.

Amazon DE · around €800–900 · Retailer link coming soon 1 more source on the detail page

Last checked: 2026-06-03

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