HP ProDesk 600 G6 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
Most users love this HP desktop for its fast performance, especially in AutoCAD and general office tasks. A few mention limitations for gaming and the lack of an internal DVD drive. One verified user had persistent forced shutdowns due to Windows updates and rated it 1 star. Overall, it's seen as reliable for non-gaming work with good value.
Pros
- fast performance for AutoCAD and office
- quiet operation
- plenty of storage (SSD + HDD)
- good value for price
- quick shipping and safe packaging
Cons
- limited gaming capability
- no internal DVD drive
- weak power supply for GPU upgrade
- forced shutdowns due to Windows updates
- cheap included keyboard
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP ProDesk 600 G6 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10400F | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi Adapter | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
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
Pricing
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
No current pricing available
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
