Added a second 27” to my setup. Debating on upgrading from my m1 to a m6 Mac mini.

I just sold two desks’ worth of tech (6 Dell S2725QCs, MX Keys Mini, MX Vertical, MX Master 3s, and a couple other Logi accessories) to help pay for my new finisher setup that will replace it.

While I wait for Sweetwater to send me my base spec M5 Ultra Mac Studio, and for Apple to send me my 3 refurbished Studio Display XDRs w/ Nano-Texture Display, I’m using my mobile rig (which typically lives in my backpack) at my home desk.

The last pic is the setup I used this year to experiment with different monitor layouts. I’ve settled on the vertical center monitor, and the M5U + 3 Nano XDRs will be arranged the same way when they arrive. I’ll put the outer two on apple’s stand, and the center one will be an arm or a vertical stand…haven’t decided.

Sweetwater hasn’t given me a date yet, but they’ve confirmed that placing my pre-order for the Ultra with them on Sep 27 or so landed me on their first shipment, so I’m expecting it before December - hopefully much sooner!

I CAN’T WAIT 😛

Which spec M5 Mac Studio did you get, and when will it arrive? Which monitors and accessories will you pair with it?
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the temp setup:

16” M5 Pro MacBook Pro w/ Nano-Texture Display - 24GB/1TB, Space Black

13” M5 iPad Pro w/ Nano-Texture Display - 1TB, Space Black

Two iPhone Airs - 256GB, Space Black (pictured) and Light Gold (took the pics)

Magic Keyboard Mini

Magic Trackpad - White

Satechi Extended Numeric Keypad - White/Silver

MX Master 4 for Mac - White/Silver

SteelSeries mouse pad - Medium, White

Moft Float Folio Case for the iPad - Misty Cove

Moft Tripod Stands for the iPhones - Misty Cove

Cables and bricks are all Apple, except the white Anker thunderbolt cable that’s charging the MacBook.

The risers and watch stand are cheap Amazon accessories that work great and will be gone in the name of aesthetics.

Also researching the right standing desk to put everything on. This cheap dog hunts for now.

The holy trinity. iPhone iPad and Mac.

It took me a while to gather all the gear and get everything working together across two computers.

The setup:
- MacBook Pro M5 14" (24GB / 1TB)
- PC: 9800X3D / 5070 Ti / 48GB RAM / 3TB storage
- Logitech MX Mechanical Mini
- Logitech G502 X Wireless
- Edifier MR4 speakers
- UGREEN KVM switch to share the same peripherals between both computers
- And cherry on top: Opengrid x Underware 3d printed cable management system

Wanted to do a little setup update for this year. My purple M1 iMac has held up extremely well even 5+ years in

• Satechi Desk Mat from Apple Store
• Hyper color-matched iMac USB-C dock
• Lacie Thunderbolt 3 1 big Dock
• SanDisk USB-C card reader
• BenQ iScreenbar for iMac

I’m hoping to upgrade the iMac sometime next year with the nano texture display, and a VESA mount on an arm, but I am very happy with this for now

I recently upgraded from an M1 MBP. Currently using for 6k multicam editing and raw color grading on Final Cut. Only running a USB 3.2 Samsung T9 SSD at the moment, but I plan to upgrade to a dedicated NVMe in a Thunderbolt 5 enclosure soon. If anyone has good recommendations for TB4 or TB5 enclosures I would love to hear.

Recently finished my setup as a full-time student after a lot of saving =) Super happy with how it turned out.

I like to have universal control setup for multiple devices as I find it really intuitive to sort through and read multiple articles and university sources. I also have my setup in use with a capture card so I can use my single studio display as a defacto second monitor for my consoles as well.

I have my Switch 2 connected to an Elgato capture card being displayed with minimal lag through a neat MacOS app on the App Store called "Capture Passthru". I found that it greatly eliminates much of the latency and audio issues suffered by other apps such as the first-party Elgato viewer. Can also view completely fullscreen without issues. Just wanted to shout out this software with not many reviews, as for someone with only 1 monitor, this app was a godsend, so it might be useful for others using the same workarounds.

Only thing I would like to eventually get someday is a genuine Apple Superdrive as it would be matching with everything else.

MBP M5 MAX

Work Office:
CalDigit TS4
SOTSU Elite 16”
Keychron K2 HE
Logitech MX Master 4
Bose Bluetooth Speaker

Work From Home:
Apple Studio Display XDR 120Hz
Keychron K2 HE
Logitech MX Master 3
AudioEngine A2+
Nimble 3 in 1 wireless charging NB station

iPad Pro M4 13” w/Pencil
AirPod Pro 3
AirPod MAX

Just wanted to share my "new" old minimal corner setup. This setup I use mainly for Youtube/Facebook/Music. I also use this space in the case I want to get away from the my phone, and hide from the kids lol. At night I use it for YouTube and lite photo editing, I will be retiring from the military in the next 6 months and will be traveling a lot so I'm getting it ready for photo editing for me and the wife, as the M4 Max 64gb 2tb (directly behind the seating position) or Mac Pro 7,1 living room setup)will be used for video editing.

My setup consist of:

- iMac Pro 8 core w Vega 56/64 gb of ram/2tb of storage

- Viewsonic Screen (Mainly only for Facebook/X/iTunes constantly)

- 2x 2tb Apple Time Capsule

- iPad Pro M4 1tb

- Sonos Port

- Ubiquity Amplify Alien

- Klipsch R-40PM

- Beats Studio Detox edition headphones

- Quantis Lightbar

- ROG Strix 2 96%

- MX Master 3 Mac edition

- Apple Magic Trackpad/Keyboard/Mouse

- Cheap Amazon Wrist Skates

- Old Kanye West/ Watch the Throne inspired neon lamp "Fuck" (I immediately thought of the Otis Quote "Sophisticated ignorance Write my curses in cursive") with hue light in the back

- Retired MBA 2019 for aesthetics

- the GOAT Michael Jordan Jersey

What do y'all think?

Hello! I recently upgraded my office setup to standing desk and apple display.

I went with vesa mount + ergotron LX Pro and i'm surprised how much it wobbles. Its not super bad, but if i shake my leg, or type while standing, it shakes.

I have seen some people recommend getting the monitor on a stand to help. I will need the tilt and height adjustable, but its almost the price of VESA+Arm costs. ($1359 vs 1699 refurbished).

Its a mess to return all this stuff so would appreciate anyone that had a similar experience. I recognize the major problem is the 2-leg stnading desk that i have... and i'm not going to return it, so i'm trying to optimize on my two leg setup.

Thanks!!!

My setup where I plan my physics classes. Could you guys suggest a warm color lamp for my desk?

u/solarflare_hot requested a photo at night. Also shifted some things around and took the advice of u/wasabigyoza regarding iPad placement. Thank you all for the love on the last post :)

I still dont know i manage to fit all of these in a $1600 budget, but its amazing!

Ignore the messy cables, I’ll deal with it after exam season 🥀

My -to be replaced- setup: last days of the 40" ultrawide before going dual Studio Display XDR

Last photos of this setup before a big change.

The 40" Dell ultrawide has served me well, but after seeing 5K side by side with it, I couldn't unsee it: at 140 ppi macOS text is never quite crisp. I've been living with one Studio Display XDR for a few days now and the difference for code and docs is huge.

Coming next: a Mac Studio M5 Ultra with 256GB RAM and 2× Studio Display XDR (standard glass, VESA). Main one centered on my current arm, second one angled ~30° on an Ergotron LX Pro. Update post once it's done.

Current gear:
- Mac Studio M2 Max (M5 Ultra 256GB RAM on the way)
- Dell U4025QW 40" 5K2K (leaving soon)
- Fully Jarvis bamboo desk 160×80 + Jarvis monitor arm
- Steelcase chair
- KEF LSX II
- Samson Q9U on a boom arm + Focusrite
- Logitech StreamCam
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & numeric keypad, Logitech
- Felt desk mat, walnut desk shelf, [BUSY bar]

Question for those running two XDRs: any mini-LED blooming with dark IDE themes that bothers you day to day? And how did you deal with speaker placement with two 27" side by side?

My favorite spot in the house✨

Not sure how I feel about the iPad mount

edit: mac studio, won't let me edit title

Drop your questions below. I just realized I didn't feature the desk itself which is from UpLift Desk.

Monitors are LG4K 27inch on a VESA dual-monitor arm