Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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 EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This desktop PC features an Intel Core i7-8700T processor and 256GB SSD, with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Users appreciate the solid processor and SSD for everyday tasks, but the limited storage and lack of clarity on graphics performance are concerns. The ability to upgrade memory is a positive, though not explicitly confirmed in all reviews.
Pros
- Intel Core i7-8700T processor
- 256GB SSD storage
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- 64-bit 6-core performance
- Memory upgradeable
Cons
- Limited 256GB storage
- Unclear graphics performance
- No gaming suitability info
- Base clock 2.40 GHz only
- No memory upgrade confirmation
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-8700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | RJ45 |
| 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 EliteDesk 800 G5-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.