Mac Studio is far better for the climate than the iMac Pro—even with the display

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With the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, Apple has essentially told enthusiasts and professionals that if they want higher-performance computing, they'll need to move on from the 27-inch iMac all-in-one. That means buying two separate products that are made in two separate locations, shipped on two separate planes and trucks and arriving in two separate boxes.

If you're an enthusiast or pro who is looking to maximize performance while minimizing your climate impacts, that doesn't seem to be a winning combination. But according to Apple's environmental reports, the combination of a Mac Studio and Studio Display produces nearly 50 percent fewer carbon emissions over its lifetime than the iMac Pro.

How did that happen?

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