MSI Modern MAM242TP1M1099 2024, Core i3, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

MSI Modern MAM242TP1M1099 2024, Core i3, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

MSI
51 Overall Score
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Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

Apple
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Modern MAM242TP1M1099 2024, Core i3, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

Reviewers are enthusiastic about this MSI product, highlighting its 23.8" touch screen, 512GB SSD, and sleek black base. The single review is extremely positive, and the unanswered Q&A suggests many potential buyers are seeking basic specs, but no negative feedback is present.

Pros
  • 24 inch touch screen
  • 512GB solid state drive
  • sleek black design
  • very positive user opinion
Cons
  • limited sample of reviews
  • unanswered product questions
👍 Screen quality 1
👍 Storage capacity 1
👍 Design aesthetics 1
👍 Overall satisfaction 1
👎 Specifications availability 6

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Upgrade value 4
🤔 Storage options 3
🤔 Price 2
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Ecosystem integration 2

Scores

Developer
MSI
39
Apple
100
Compact
MSI
33
Apple
99
Home Office
MSI
51
Apple
98
Business
MSI
48
Apple
95
Workstation
MSI
36
Apple
93
Ai Llm
MSI
15
Apple
86
Creator
MSI
18
Apple
76
Gaming
MSI
10
Apple
52

Specifications

MSI Modern MAM242TP1M1099Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 3 100UApple M5 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
12,238
57,732
Cores618★
Frequency1.2 GHz★—
L3 Cache10 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,534
22,130
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—64 GB★
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Build
Form Factoraiomini
PSU—480W★
Weight6.16 kg2.70 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports26★
USB Ports6★2
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5 x 4
HDMI2x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 6.0
EthernetGigabit Ethernet10GbE
System
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Modern MAM242TP1M1099 2024, Core i3, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (71st percentile)
  • Strong port selection (65th percentile)
  • Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)

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

★ Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max

Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation