MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI
56 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MSI PC is widely praised for its compact size, speed, and quiet operation, making it ideal for small spaces and mobility needs. However, one verified buyer reported severe issues with incompatible RAM installed by the seller PCOnline, causing random reboots and poor customer support. A few users noted minor inconveniences like a price drop the next day or needing an adapter for older monitors, but overall the hardware itself is considered reliable and good value.
Pros
- Compact size
- Fast SSD and processor
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Incompatible RAM from seller
- Random reboots due to bad RAM
- Poor seller customer service
- Price drop shortly after purchase
- Need adapter for older monitors
Size and form factor 4
Performance and speed 5
Noise level 3
Value for money 3
Seller issues 1
Hardware compatibility 2
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Home Office
Workstation
Business
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 4.5 GHz core_i3 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out (2.0b) | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DP-out (1.4) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 10 GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO DP21 MS-B0A4 2024, Core i3-13100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.