MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 2024, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI
58 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 2024, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 1TB SSD, 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
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3-13100 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 2024, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %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
MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 2024, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.091score per dollar
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
MSI PRO DP21 PRODP2113M661 2024, Core i3-13100, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
