Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
The Beelink SER8 Mini PC is highly praised for its powerful performance, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users highlight the fast AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample RAM and storage, and quiet, cool operation. However, a few issues were noted: one user reported a corrupted Windows installation, another experienced weak Wi-Fi/Bluetooth signals, and a third needed a BIOS downgrade to fix random shutdowns. Overall, it's seen as a great choice for productivity, light gaming, and multitasking.
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 performance
- Compact and portable size
- Excellent value for money
- Quiet and cool operation
- Ample RAM and storage
Cons
- Weak Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal
- Corrupted Windows installation reported
- BIOS downgrade needed for stability
- Random shutdowns without BSOD
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
| Beelink SER9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %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
Pricing
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
