HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
HP
54 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its compact size, fast boot times, and good performance for office tasks, while others report issues with the included Wi-Fi dongle and peripherals like the keyboard and mouse. Some refurbished units have had problems, but overall it is seen as a good value for basic use.
Pros
- Compact mini size
- Fast boot and performance
- Good for office tasks
- Good value for money
Cons
- Wi-Fi dongle issues
- Keyboard and mouse stop working
- Refurbished unit problems
- High processor usage with basic tasks
Size and portability 3
Performance 5
Wi fi connectivity 2
Peripheral quality 1
Refurbished quality 2
Value for money 2
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Mac Studio M4 Max is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in video editing and music production. Users highlight the seamless setup, quiet operation, and compact design as major strengths. A few note the high price and lack of included peripherals as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Seamless setup
- Quiet operation
- Compact design
- Excellent for video editing
Cons
- High price
- No bundled peripherals
- Not for gaming or CUDA workloads
Performance 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 2
Noise level 2
Ease of setup 2
Design 2
Scores
Business
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple M4 Max 32-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 2.74 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DP | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 1x Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M4 Max
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.