HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
HP
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This HP Elite Mini 800 is an impressively powerful yet compact desktop replacement. Users love its small footprint, fast performance for demanding tasks like data analysis and music production, and ample ports that eliminate the need for a docking station. The only recurring concerns are noticeable heat and some Bluetooth driver issues, but overall satisfaction is very high. Multiple long-term reviews confirm it remains trouble-free after months of daily use.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- Lots of ports eliminate docking station
- Runs cool without overheating
- Powerful for data analysis and music production
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Bluetooth driver issues in some cases
- Could have better cooling
Build quality 7
Performance 8
Ports and connectivity 5
Heat management 3
Bluetooth issues 2
Value for money 3
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Business
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900T | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770★ | Apple M5 Max 32-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 36 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2024
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Strong ram (74th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.