The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward,

This is the kind of computer that can’t be reviewed in a matter of days, so we’re just getting started.

The entry-model M4 Air will be $100 less expensive than its M3 equivalent. I got an early look at these beefier MacBooks, plus a Mac Studio juiced with M4 Max and M3 Ultra.