Best Open-Weight AI Models for a 24GB Apple Silicon Mac in 2026
Qwen3.8-27B at 4-bit MLX and Meta Muse Glimmer 30B are the picks for a 24GB Apple Silicon Mac. Devstral Small 2 was retired in March 2026.
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Qwen3.8-27B at 4-bit MLX and Meta Muse Glimmer 30B are the picks for a 24GB Apple Silicon Mac. Devstral Small 2 was retired in March 2026.
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