Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
Apple
97 Overall Score
vs
Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS Black 2025
Dell
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
No customer feedback yet
Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS Black 2025
86 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Dell EBT2250 desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, build quality, and value. Users praise its fast performance, quiet operation, and ease of upgrading, with many noting it as a significant improvement over older PCs. However, one critical review highlights a major drawback: the lack of a dedicated sound card with 3.5mm audio jacks, making it incompatible with most standard speakers. This issue is a dealbreaker for users who rely on traditional audio connections.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy to upgrade
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- No dedicated sound card with 3.5mm jacks
- Incompatible with standard speakers
- Forced Windows 11 upgrade
- Requires bracket for additional SSDs
Performance 5
Audio issues 1
Value for money 3
Build quality 4
Upgradeability 3
Noise level 1
Scores
Business
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M5 Max 32-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0 (includes 4K video output) |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000/2500) |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS Black 2025
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (71st percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 20260.042score per dollar
vs
Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS Black 20250.058score per dollar
Dell Tower Plus DEBT2250-7236BLK-PUS Black 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
