Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP ProDesk 4 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Jack 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
HP ProDesk 4 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Jack Black
The HP ProDesk 4 G1i is a compact desktop aimed at students and home office users, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 15th Gen processor and Windows 11 Pro. Reviews highlight its solid performance for everyday tasks and professional applications, though some users question the adequacy of the 280W power supply for upgrades. The system offers a good number of USB ports, including USB-C, but lacks detailed information on warranty extension options.
Pros
- Compact design for student and home office
- Intel Core Ultra 7 15th Gen performance
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- Good number of USB ports including USB-C
Cons
- 280W power supply may limit upgrades
- Lack of warranty extension details
- No information on pre-installed software beyond Windows 11 Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP ProDesk 4 G1i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 280W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 4.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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
HP ProDesk 4 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Jack Black
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
HP ProDesk 4 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Jack Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
