Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
TOPGRO T1 Pro T1-Pro 2024, Core i9-13900HK, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, 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
TOPGRO T1 Pro T1-Pro 2024, Core i9-13900HK, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
The TOPGRO T1-Pro Mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful specs (Intel i9, RTX 4060, 64GB RAM) and excellent customer support. Users praise its compact size, low noise levels, and great value for money, though a few mention fan noise under load and one reviewer reports it cannot run Steam games. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming and productivity.
Pros
- Powerful specs for the price
- Excellent customer support
- Compact and space-saving design
- Low noise levels at idle
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Fan noise under load
- Some units fail to run Steam games
- SSD speed could be faster
- Limited rear USB ports
- No rubber feet on base
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | TOPGRO T1 Pro T1-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i9 13900HK |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 5.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2.5Gbps LAN |
| 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
TOPGRO T1 Pro T1-Pro 2024, Core i9-13900HK, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.