Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
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
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
The MSI desktop receives mostly glowing reviews for its speed, quiet operation, and solid build quality, especially for 4K gaming and VR. However, a few verified buyers report serious defects like RAM failure and boot issues, with one citing unhelpful customer service. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by reliability concerns and a difficult unboxing experience.
Pros
- Fast performance for 4K gaming
- Quiet operation even under load
- Solid build quality and cable management
- Excellent value when on sale
- Great for VR gaming
Cons
- Difficult unboxing experience
- Defective RAM in some units
- Boot issues requiring reinstallation
- Unhelpful customer service
- Rear port build quality feels rough
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 285★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
