MacRumors has reported that acquiring a Mac Studio or Mac mini in the short term is nearly unfeasible, with enhanced RAM versions of these devices expected to have delivery times of up to 4-5 months.
While it is feasible to obtain the base-model Mac Studio featuring 36GB of RAM and the M4 Max chip within a relatively acceptable timeframe, it and the $599 entry-level Mac mini equipped with the M4 chip and 16GB of RAM are both anticipated to take almost a month for delivery. However, it appears that Apple might be hoarding its RAM for upcoming products, as current speculations suggest that the company may be aiming to refresh the Mac mini and the Mac Studio around WWDC 2026.
Furthermore, with the recent discontinuation of the Mac Pro, the company must provide a new, “ultimate” enhancement to the Mac Studio to establish it as the preferred choice for high-end professionals. They were already opting for the Mac Studio, but now realize there are no comparable options left within the Mac ecosystem.