Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF 2024, Core i5-14500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 256GB SSD, 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 7020 MFF 2024, Core i5-14500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 256GB SSD, Black
This Dell OptiPlex Micro is a compact powerhouse praised for its speed, ample RAM (32GB), and storage options. Users appreciate its small form factor for tight spaces, but note that the audio jack placement on the front is awkward for desktop speakers. A few concerns include heat buildup on the back after extended use and difficulty registering the warranty due to a missing service tag sticker.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Ample 32GB RAM
- Compact form factor
- Good storage options
- Built-in WiFi 6e
Cons
- Front audio jack placement
- Heat buildup on back
- Warranty registration issues
- Missing service tag sticker
- BIOS access requires Windows
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 14500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | 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 |
| Storage 2 | — | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 3.17 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4b |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| 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
Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF 2024, Core i5-14500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.