Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 2023, Core i5-13500T, 16GB, 512GB 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 Pro Mini 400 G9 2023, Core i5-13500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Desktop Mini PC is a compact business-class machine with a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro. It uses DDR4 memory and lacks full-sized PCIe slots, relying on USB and Thunderbolt for expansion. Users appreciate its power efficiency and low heat output compared to older models like the EliteDesk 800 G6, but note limited internal upgrade options.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Energy efficient
- Low heat output
- Fast NVMe SSD
- Windows 11 Pro included
Cons
- No full-sized PCIe slots
- Limited internal expansion
- DDR4 memory (not DDR5)
- Relies on USB/Thunderbolt for peripherals
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Pro Mini 400 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 2023, Core i5-13500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.