HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 32GB, 512GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 32GB, 512GB SSD
Users are generally very satisfied with this desktop, praising its speed, silence, and value for money. However, one reviewer noted the lack of a charging USB-C port, requiring a separate purchase for an additional monitor. Overall, the product is seen as a well-equipped and efficient machine, especially for work purposes.
Pros
- Fast and efficient performance
- Silent operation
- Excellent value for money
- Well-equipped with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD
- Ryzen 7 8700G processor with Windows 11 Pro
Cons
- Missing charging USB-C port
- Only data USB-C included
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP Elite 805 G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 260W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 5.04 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | No | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 32GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.