Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
89 Overall Score
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MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
MXZ
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This budget gaming PC generally impresses beginners with its performance, value, and sleek design. However, several users report setup hassles, including non-legitimate Windows, Chinese defaults, and missing Wi-Fi. One verified buyer had a completely non-functional unit with poor seller support, dragging down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Sleek design
- Good performance for beginners
- Handles games smoothly
- Quiet fans
Cons
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Setup requires extra steps
- Non-legitimate Windows version
- Chinese default browser settings
- Potential hardware defects
Value for money 5
Performance 6
Setup difficulty 3
Software legitimacy 2
Wi fi availability 2
Customer support 1
Scores
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Home Office
Workstation
Business
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Nvidia Ge Force Rtx 3060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 550W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 9.16 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | PCI-E WIFI |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10 GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 128GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
MXZ Gaming Desktop 5500 2025, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black Or White
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
