MSI Aegis ZS2 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
MSI Aegis ZS2 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
This prebuilt desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, quiet fans, and value for money, calling it a steal. However, several verified buyers report serious issues: a defective mouse with no replacement offered, a power supply fan failure, video cutouts requiring support, and a warranty that started from the manufacture date, leaving under three months of coverage. The overall sentiment is split between excellent value and significant reliability and support concerns.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Very quiet fans
- Great value for money
- Works out of the box
- High-quality components
Cons
- Defective mouse not replaced
- Power supply fan failure
- Video cutouts requiring support
- Short warranty from manufacture date
- Slow refund process
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
| MSI Aegis ZS2 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 750W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 16.74 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis ZS2 2025, Ryzen 7 9700X, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %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 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.