Hardware
Mac Studio, DGX Spark or Strix Halo: which local-AI box should you buy?
Buy the Mac Studio for the fastest replies, the DGX Spark for CUDA, long prompts and image work, and a Strix Halo mini PC for the cheapest 128GB. Prices read Nov 3, 2026, what Tom's Hardware measured on all three, and who should rent before buying.
Aliteq Team · · 9 min