Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
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 Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
This budget gaming PC generally impresses beginners with its performance, value, and sleek design. However, several users report setup hassles, including non-legitimate Windows, Chinese defaults, and missing Wi-Fi. One verified buyer had a completely non-functional unit with poor seller support, dragging down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Sleek design
- Good performance for beginners
- Handles games smoothly
- Quiet fans
Cons
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Setup requires extra steps
- Non-legitimate Windows version
- Chinese default browser settings
- Potential hardware defects
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Nvidia Ge Force Rtx 3060 |
| 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 | 550W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 9.16 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | PCI-E WIFI |
| 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 Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
