Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 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 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This PC bundle receives mixed reviews, with several users reporting serious issues like a faulty monitor that goes black, Wi-Fi dropping frequently, and missing cables. While a few found it fast and a good value initially, many experienced defective components or poor build quality, leading to returns or regrets. The consensus is that the product is unreliable for long-term use and better options exist.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance initially
- Affordable price with monitor
- Quick seller response
Cons
- Faulty monitor that goes black
- Frequent Wi-Fi disconnections
- Missing cables and cords
- Poor build quality
- Keyboard and mouse not as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 6600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.90 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1x 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 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.