AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
The AWOW Mini PC is a surprisingly capable little machine that delivers fast performance, quiet operation, and ample connectivity for its size. Users praise its speed, ease of setup, and value, though some note limitations for gaming and dual-booting Linux. A few concerns about performance expectations and VESA mounting exist, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Fast boot and performance
- Quiet operation
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good value for the price
- Easy plug-and-play setup
Cons
- Not ideal for gaming
- VESA mounting issues
- Secure boot blocks Linux dual-boot
- Performance may not match i9 expectations
- Standard graphics limit gaming
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
The Mac Studio M4 Max is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in video editing and music production. Users highlight the seamless setup, quiet operation, and compact design as major strengths. A few note the high price and lack of included peripherals as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Seamless setup
- Quiet operation
- Compact design
- Excellent for video editing
Cons
- High price
- No bundled peripherals
- Not for gaming or CUDA workloads
Scores
Specifications
| AWOW MGI9 Mini PC | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 11900H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors | Apple M4 Max 32-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 2.74 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 1x Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (73rd percentile)
- Strong port selection (70th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Pricing
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.
