Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MXZ Ryzen5 2025, Ryzen 5 5600, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
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
MXZ Ryzen5 2025, Ryzen 5 5600, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
This gaming desktop is praised by most buyers as a good value for money, with smooth performance and nice aesthetics. However, a few serious concerns were raised: one unit arrived defective with poor customer support, and several users reported a tricky setup process involving non-legitimate Windows and unwanted Chinese browser settings. The fan noise is mentioned but generally considered acceptable.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Smooth gaming performance
- Attractive case and lighting
- Plays demanding games well
- Easy setup for some
Cons
- Defective unit risk with poor support
- Non-legitimate Windows installation
- Unwanted Chinese browser settings
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Loud fan noise
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MXZ Ryzen5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 8.16 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 5 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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
MXZ Ryzen5 2025, Ryzen 5 5600, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
MXZ Ryzen5 2025, Ryzen 5 5600, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.