HP 290 G9, Core i5-12500T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP 290 G9, Core i5-12500T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black
This desktop computer receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its ease of setup and quiet operation. Users appreciate the fast delivery and the inclusion of Windows 11 Pro, with one noting the 32GB memory as a highlight. However, one reviewer mentions that the start button is very hard to use, which is a minor but notable drawback.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Quiet operation
- Fast delivery
- Windows 11 Pro included
- 32GB memory
Cons
- Hard-to-use start 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 290 G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 12500T | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | 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 | tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet port for wired internet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 290 G9, Core i5-12500T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th 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
Pricing
HP 290 G9, Core i5-12500T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
