Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop 27" Touchscreen
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop 27" Touchscreen, Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB, 2TB 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 All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop 27" Touchscreen, Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB, 2TB SSD
This HP all-in-one is well-liked by users for everyday tasks, offering excellent value for the price. Reviewers praise the clear screen, fast performance with the SSD, and the privacy webcam. However, a persistent whining noise is reported by one reviewer, and the speakers and camera are only average. Overall, it's considered a great compact package for basic use.
Pros
- Clear and bright screen
- Fast performance with SSD
- Privacy webcam
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup
Cons
- Persistent whining noise
- Average speakers for music
- Grainy low-resolution camera
- Not for high-performance tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop 27" Touchscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 860M Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| 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
HP All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop 27" Touchscreen, Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB, 2TB SSD
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.