Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
Alienware
82 Overall Score
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Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ | Apple M5 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 1000W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 15.37 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black0.025score per dollar
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
