Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users generally praise this refurbished Dell OptiPlex for its speed, easy setup, and good value. However, one reviewer reported a very poor experience with customer support and a weak WiFi adapter, while another noted slow upload speeds. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a few significant complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Small form factor saves space
- Upgrade-friendly design
Cons
- Poor customer support experience
- Weak WiFi adapter
- Slow upload speeds
- DisplayPort confusion for multi-monitor setup
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
| Dell OptiPlex 5060 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | Display Port 1.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | USB Dongle | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average cpu (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
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.