Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Z2 Mini A12QZUT#ABA 2024, Core i9-14900, 32GB, 1TB SSD
What Buyers Say
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
HP Z2 Mini A12QZUT#ABA 2024, Core i9-14900, 32GB, 1TB SSD
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Z2 Mini A12QZUT#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | INTEL CORE I9-14900 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA T1000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 280W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 2.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Z2 Mini A12QZUT#ABA 2024, Core i9-14900, 32GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.