Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite 805 G9 2024, Ryzen 5 8500G, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 256GB HDD, 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 Elite 805 G9 2024, Ryzen 5 8500G, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 256GB HDD, Black
Users are very satisfied with this desktop, praising its speed, silence, and value for money. The Ryzen 7 8700G processor and 32GB of RAM are highlighted as strong features. However, one reviewer noted the lack of a charging USB-C port, requiring a separate purchase for an additional monitor. Overall, the sentiment is highly positive with minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Fast and efficient performance
- Silent operation
- Excellent value for money
- Powerful Ryzen 7 8700G processor
- 32GB high-speed RAM
Cons
- Missing charging USB-C port
- No PCIe 5 support
- Limited to PCIe 4
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite 805 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 260W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.55 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | No |
| 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 Elite 805 G9 2024, Ryzen 5 8500G, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 256GB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.