Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP 800 G2, Core i5-6500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, GTX 1050Ti, 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
HP 800 G2, Core i5-6500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, GTX 1050Ti, Black
Users are generally satisfied with this product, praising its ease of setup and overall performance. One reviewer initially had an issue with a missing graphics card but was pleased after customer support resolved it. The Q&A provides useful details about connectivity and processor specs, but no negative feedback was mentioned.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Good performance
- Responsive customer support
- Works well after resolution
Cons
- Missing graphics card initially
- Port configuration varies by manufacturer
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP 800 G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 6th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR5★ |
| 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 | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6 | 6 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1x RJ-45 |
| 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
HP 800 G2, Core i5-6500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, GTX 1050Ti, Black
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.