Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP ProDesk 600 G2, Core i5, 16GB, 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 ProDesk 600 G2, Core i5, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Most users are very satisfied with this refurbished desktop, praising its value, ease of setup, and performance for everyday tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, a few experienced serious issues such as catastrophic failure, Bluetooth and keyboard problems, and audio glitches. Overall, the positive reviews outweigh the negative, but the significant hardware failures noted by some buyers temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Fast delivery
- Good performance for everyday tasks
- Includes keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Catastrophic failure reported
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Keyboard connection problems
- Audio delays and glitches
- System freezes
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP ProDesk 600 G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 Max★ | 3.2 GHz core_i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | Dual DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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 600 G2, Core i5, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.