HP 27 27" vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP 27 27" 2025, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP 27 27" 2025, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Users are extremely satisfied with this computer, praising its blazing speed, easy setup, and large 27" touchscreen. It significantly reduces waiting time compared to older machines. The only minor uncertainty is about built-in microphone and speakers and WiFi standard, but overall it is highly recommended.
Pros
- Super fast performance
- Easy setup
- Large 27" touchscreen
- Great with external monitor
Cons
- Unclear about built-in microphone and speakers
- WiFi standard not specified
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 27 27" | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | aio | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 11.11 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 27 27" 2025, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th 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 12 of 25 specs.