Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2020, Core i5-10400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, GeForce GT 610
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 ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2020, Core i5-10400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, GeForce GT 610
This HP gaming desktop offers excellent value for money, especially for video production and schoolwork, with a quiet SSD and plenty of storage. Gamers praise the 1660Ti GPU for high FPS at 1080p, though the stock CPU cooler can get loud under load. Some users faced issues like DOA units, price drops, and limited expansion options, but overall it's a solid performer for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Quiet SSD and large storage
- Great GPU for 1080p gaming
- Handles multitasking and video streams well
- Compact case design
Cons
- Stock CPU cooler gets loud under load
- Limited expansion options (no extra RAM/PCI slots)
- Some units arrived DOA
- Price dropped significantly after purchase
- Flimsy CD/DVD drive
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 10400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| 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 | micro-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| 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
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2020, Core i5-10400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, GeForce GT 610
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.