HP Pro Tower 290 G9 2025, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP Pro Tower 290 G9 2025, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This product receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, value, and prompt shipping. Users appreciate the fast boot-up and the affordable price point for Windows 11. However, one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with Windows 11's privacy setup, finding it difficult to avoid cloud usage, and another noted the power button is hard to reach. Overall, it is seen as a good deal for a fast computer.
Pros
- Fast boot-up speed
- Good value for money
- Affordable Windows 11
- Prompt shipping
- Fast performance
Cons
- Difficult privacy setup in Windows 11
- Hard-to-reach power button
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 Pro Tower 290 G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 13100 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Pro Tower 290 G9 2025, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.