Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The Minisforum mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, compact design, and versatile connectivity including Oculink and multiple NVMe slots. Users praise its speed, quiet operation, and excellent customer support, though one reviewer warns of reliability risks with such devices. A few minor issues like a non-functional SD card slot and AI support limitations are noted, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Compact and quiet design
- Excellent customer support
- Versatile connectivity (Oculink, NVMe, dual 2.5GbE)
- High RAM and storage capacity
Cons
- SD card slot not working
- Limited AI support for iGPU
- Reliability concerns for mini PCs
- High price
- Initial setup issues with drivers
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
| Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 (40Gbps) | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DP1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | — | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Minisforum DeskMini M1 Pro 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 11 of 26 specs.