Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
abytespark AOV590, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 590
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
abytespark AOV590, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 590
This budget gaming PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its performance in games like Minecraft and BONEWORKS, attractive RGB lighting, and reliable operation. Most users find it a great value for the price, with easy setup and good cooling. However, one detailed one-star review exposes serious misrepresentation: the seller advertised a modern Windows 11 system but delivered hardware from 2013 (Intel i7-4770) that is not officially compatible with Windows 11, lacks TPM and Secure Boot, and was listed with a false NVMe SSD capability. That review also notes the listing was removed from Amazon. Aside from that single severe complaint, all other reviews are 4-5 stars, describing a satisfying entry-level gaming experience.
Pros
- Good budget gaming performance
- Attractive RGB lighting
- Fast and reliable operation
- Easy setup process
- Good cooling and fans
Cons
- Deceptive hardware specifications
- Old components incompatible with Windows 11
- Missing Bluetooth adapter
- No TPM or Secure Boot support
- Falsely advertised as 2025 model
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | abytespark AOV590 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | 3.4 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.90 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5.0 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
abytespark AOV590, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 590
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (67th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.