HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Most buyers are very satisfied with this refurbished PC, praising its speed, quiet operation, and value for the price. However, several users reported missing cables or adapters needed to connect a monitor, and one experienced frequent crashes. Overall, it's a good deal for those comfortable with minor setup hurdles.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast and quiet operation
- Easy upgrade and setup
- Generous RAM (32 GB)
- Includes new keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Missing cables or adapters for monitor
- External WiFi dongle instead of internal card
- Frequent crashes on some units
- No AU power cord included
- Requires DisplayPort cable or adapter
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 ProDesk 600G2 SFF | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 5.26 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th 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 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.