Incredibly powerful and remarkably quiet, the compact Studio is, without a doubt, impressive. But how much speed you need -- and how many displays -- might have you weighing other options. In other words: Think before you pay.

Mac Studio steps performance up to the extreme, with options for huge amounts of memory, and the same awesome design.

In addition to a new M4-powered MacBook Air, Apple on Wednesday launched a new Mac Studio, its desktop computer for professionals who need top-of-the-line