Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF 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 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Optiplex 5060 refurbished desktop is well-received for its performance and value, especially for basic home use and upgrading to Windows 11. Users appreciate the compact design and included accessories, though some note minor cosmetic defects and a keyboard with hard-to-read keys. A few encountered issues like encryption needing decryption or missing the advertised backlit keyboard, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Great performance for basic use
- Compact design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Well packaged
Cons
- Keyboard keys hard to read
- Minor cosmetic defects
- Missing advertised backlit keyboard
- Encryption required decryption
- Only DisplayPort connections
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1 |
| 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 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.