Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
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
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
The Beastcom Q5 receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its gaming performance, quiet operation, and good value, a significant number report serious hardware and software issues, including video failure, internet connectivity problems, and Windows activation troubles. Customer support responsiveness is a major point of contention, with some experiencing excellent service and others describing it as non-existent.
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Works well with multiple monitors
- Strong build quality
Cons
- Serious hardware issues (video failure)
- Internet connectivity problems
- Windows activation issues
- Unresponsive customer support (some cases)
- Missing motherboard standoff screw
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 11.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.