Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
What Buyers Say
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
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
The Dell i7 refurbished desktop receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its excellent condition, easy setup, and great value, others report serious issues like failure within two weeks, choppy performance, and missing HDD brackets. The Q&A section shows many unanswered questions about specifications and accessories, adding to uncertainty.
Pros
- Excellent condition
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Works out of the box
- Clean interior
Cons
- Missing HDD brackets
- Unit failed within two weeks
- Choppy performance
- Slow boot from sleep
- Must pay to remove files before return
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 8700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 130W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | USB Dongle |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.