Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP G2
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, 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 G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews. Some users find it easy to set up and adequate for basic tasks or light gaming, while others are severely disappointed by the lack of a dedicated graphics card, poor gaming performance, and a non-curved monitor. Verified buyers report issues like a non-backlit keyboard and excessive bloatware, and one Spanish reviewer warns that refunds are not full. Overall, it is not recommended for serious gaming.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Good image quality for video games
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Well put together
- Relatively fast after removing bloatware
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Poor gaming performance
- Non-curved monitor
- Keyboard does not light up
- Excessive bloatware
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 Max★ | 3.4 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 18★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| 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★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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 G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.