Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB 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 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The single review praises the refurbished Dell computer for arriving in excellent condition and performing like new, offering great value. The Q&A section shows many unanswered questions about Bluetooth, HDMI ports, and compatibility, which may concern potential buyers. Overall, the limited feedback is positive but lacks depth.
Pros
- Excellent refurbished condition
- Runs like brand new
- Great value for money
Cons
- Unanswered questions about Bluetooth
- Unanswered questions about HDMI ports
- Unanswered questions about compatibility
- Unanswered questions about return policy
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | USB Dongle |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10/100/1000 |
| 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 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.