Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
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
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
This mini PC is generally well-liked for its compact size, strong performance, and ability to handle gaming and multitasking. However, several users reported issues with WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth dropouts, and a unit that stopped working after a month. The build quality and ease of upgrading RAM and storage are praised, but the plastic top cover can be tricky to open and the RGB fan is not adjustable.
Pros
- Compact size
- Strong performance for gaming and multitasking
- Easy to upgrade RAM and storage
- Good build quality (metal casing)
- Oculink port for external GPU
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Bluetooth dropouts
- Unit stopped working after a month
- Plastic top cover hard to open
- RGB fan not adjustable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | GMKtec Nucbox K11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 5.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 120W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 0.36 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2.5GbE |
| 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
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
