Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-2003W 2021, Ryzen 5 5600G, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Radeon RX 5500, 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 Pavilion Gaming TG01-2003W 2021, Ryzen 5 5600G, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Radeon RX 5500, Black
The HP prebuilt gaming PC receives mixed feedback. While several users praise its compact design, good multitasking, and value as an entry-level gaming machine for titles like Minecraft and Fortnite, others report serious reliability issues including power supply failures, crashes, and motherboard limitations that prevent upgrades. Verified buyers highlight the need for immediate RAM and storage upgrades, and some warn of complete system failure within months.
Pros
- Compact design
- Good multitasking performance
- Great value for entry-level gaming
- Works well with popular games like Minecraft and Fortnite
- Easy to upgrade RAM and storage
Cons
- Power supply failures after a few months
- Crashes during gaming due to insufficient power
- Proprietary HP motherboard limits upgrades
- Comes with only 8GB single-channel RAM
- Inadequate for newer demanding games like Space Marine 2
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-2003W | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon RX 5500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | System 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 | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.80 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-2003W 2021, Ryzen 5 5600G, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Radeon RX 5500, Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-2003W 2021, Ryzen 5 5600G, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Radeon RX 5500, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
