Best Apple Desktops in 2026

The Apple M6 12-core chip with a dual 16-core Neural Engine delivers up to 4.8x faster AI performance, making this 0.67kg mini desktop a powerhouse for on-device AI workloads. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and support for up to three external displays let you connect a full workstation setup. Best for business users and AI developers who need to run LLMs or overnight data analyses on a compact, secure macOS platform.

The 18-core Apple M5 Max chip with a 32-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine handles 8K color grading and on-device AI models in a 2.70kg mini chassis. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 7 make it a connectivity hub for heavy data workflows. Best for developers and AI researchers who need desktop-class compute in a compact, quiet system, though gamers should look elsewhere.

The 28-core M3 Ultra chip with a 60-core GPU drives this 3.64kg desktop through extreme visual effects, 3D animation, and film scoring, while its 96GB unified memory and 1TB SSD handle large project files. Six Thunderbolt 5 ports, support for up to eight external displays, and a quiet thermal system make it a practical fit for a desk setup. This is for professional editors and animators using DaVinci Resolve Studio or Final Cut Pro who need sustained multi-display performance without tower-sized hardware.