According to renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman, Apple has essentially thrown in the towel on the Mac Pro model. Gurman believes that the Mac Studio embodies both the present and the future of professional desktop computing. Apple is currently in the process of developing a high - end chip, the M5 Ultra, and intends to install it in the Mac Studio. It is anticipated that the Mac Pro will not see any substantial updates in 2026.

In recent times, the Mac Pro has lost its relevance for a large number of consumers. The last time Apple upgraded the chip for the Mac Pro was back in June 2023. There's a possibility that this product line could be discontinued in the future. On the flip side, the Mac Studio has been receiving regular iterative upgrades. The latest version comes equipped with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, which offer outstanding performance, making it the most powerful Mac device in Apple's storied history.