Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
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
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users are very satisfied with this HP EliteDesk, praising its speed, cool operation, and reliability. Several mention it's perfect for office tasks and business use, with one reviewer noting it's "stable as a rock." However, one user warns that the standard model is "super large" and recommends the mini version for space saving and quieter operation.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Cool operation
- Reliable and stable
- Great for office tasks
- Good value for price
Cons
- Standard model is large
- Noise from standard model
- Mini version recommended for space
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 260W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | No |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
Pricing
HP Elite 800 G9 2024, Core i7-14700, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
