Other tests show it beating the M2 Pro, and if you opt for the Mac Studio M1 Ultra, you have a monster on your hands. That comes in handy when you're connecting more than one monitor to the Mac and other accessories. However, the Mac Studio's M1 Max is no slouch, as it comes with a 10-Core CPU, 24-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and far more connectors than the Mac Mini. With an equal price of $2,000 for each, as of this writing, it's tempting to go with the M2 Pro Mac Mini (that's if you go with the Mac Mini M2 Pro with the 12-Core CPU, 19-Core GPU, 16-Core Neural Engine, 32GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD). Yes, there have been some speed tests where the maxed-out Mac Mini featuring the M2 Pro has beaten the base model Mac Studio (again, I emphasize that it was 'some' tests). For that, you will have to source the parts yourself or use companies like Puget Systems. However, there is room for debate as high-end windows systems can outmatch these Macs for a similar, if not lower, cost. However, both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M2 Pro or M2 Max would essentially be a desktop Mac 'killer,' meaning you wouldn't need to put aside your laptop and move to a Mac Studio or Intel-powered Mac Pro or iMac Pro to do some intense 8K editing. At max, this combination is priced at $6,500 (see what I did there?). The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max is a powerhouse in a tiny package. Third-party software like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe's suite of pro apps also take full advantage of Silicon, Metal (hardware acceleration of graphics), and the macOS operating system.Īpple M2 series of SOCs Credit: Apple So, Which M2 Mac is the Best for Editors?

Apple's software, including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Logic Pro, is completely optimized for the technology.

Boasting faster overall speeds than the M1, the M2 SoCs continue Apple's Silicon roadmap, and it's more than just the hardware.

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