Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 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 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users are generally satisfied with this Dell Refurbished OptiPlex desktop, praising its ease of use, support, and value for money. One reviewer highlighted the low cost and included monitor as a great deal, while another found it sufficient for running church programs. The main criticism is minimal, with one user noting the need to set up a printer.
Pros
- Easy to operate
- Great help and support
- Low cost
- Included monitor
- Ready to go out of box
Cons
- Printer setup needed
- No major complaints
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel 6th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1 Ethernet port |
| 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 2019, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.