Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ 2024, Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ 2024, Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus is generally well-liked for its compact size and smooth performance, especially with multiple monitors. However, users report issues with Wi-Fi speed, occasional system lockups, and incompatibility with older peripherals. The fan noise is slightly higher than expected but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Compact size
- Smooth multi-monitor support
- Good overall performance
- Reliable Ethernet connection
Cons
- Slow Wi-Fi speed
- Occasional system lockups
- Incompatibility with old peripherals
- Higher than expected fan noise
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 150W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 0.59 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DP 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ 2024, Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong cpu (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ 2024, Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
