Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB 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
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is generally well-received, with many users praising its performance, compact design, and value as a refurbished unit. However, a few reviewers noted issues like a missing hard drive error and lower-quality included accessories. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for office work and light tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance with i7 processor
- Compact and space-saving design
- Great value for a refurbished unit
- Fast SSD storage
- Generous 32GB RAM
Cons
- Low-quality included keyboard and mouse
- Missing hard drive error on some units
- Only one internal 2.5" drive bay
- No built-in Wi-Fi (dongle required)
- Unnecessary accessories increase cost
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 9700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 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★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| 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
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
