Dell Optiplex 2024, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell Optiplex 2024, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its value for money, fast performance, and included accessories like keyboard, mouse, and headset. However, several buyers report serious issues such as power failures, error messages, and a worn appearance, with some needing replacements. Overall, it is seen as a decent budget option but with reliability concerns.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance
- Includes keyboard, mouse, and headset
- Easy setup
- Suitable for basic tasks and light gaming
Cons
- Power failure issues
- Error messages on startup
- Worn or beat-up appearance
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Requires separate 5G Wi-Fi adapter
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Optiplex | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 3.6 GHz core_i7 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 9.07 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | built-in WiFi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Optiplex 2024, Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.