Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP EliteDesk 800 G4
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 256GB 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
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users generally appreciate the ease of setup and good condition of this refurbished desktop, with several praising its speed and efficiency. However, there are notable concerns: one reviewer encountered BIOS issues causing a black screen, and another received a SATA SSD instead of the advertised NVMe, leading to disappointment. Overall, the product works well for most, but specification accuracy and hardware reliability are inconsistent.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Fast and efficient performance
- Good condition for refurbished
- Works well overall
Cons
- BIOS issues causing black screen
- Misleading storage specification (SATA vs NVMe)
- Inconsistent hardware reliability
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP EliteDesk 800 G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| 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 |
| DisplayPort | — | 0x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1 Ethernet port |
| 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 EliteDesk 800 G4 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.