Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB 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
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional is widely praised for its compact size, quiet operation, and solid performance for everyday tasks. Users highlight its fast boot times, good port selection, and value for money, with several noting it works well as a home server or office PC. However, a few concerns include a hard drive failure shortly after purchase and the power button being hard to see. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mini PC for light to moderate use, though not ideal for heavy workloads or gaming.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation
- Fast boot times
- Good port selection
- Great value for money
Cons
- Hard drive failure shortly after purchase
- Power button hard to see
- Generates heat under heavy load
- Some bloatware pre-installed
- Build quality not premium
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MSI Cubi N ADL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort Out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| 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
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
MSI Cubi N ADL 2023, Core i7-1255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
