Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB 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
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell small form factor PC offers great value with its NVMe SSD and 8th gen processor, but some users face issues like missing WiFi and incompatible monitor cables. Customer service is praised for quick resolutions, though compatibility and missing accessories are common concerns.
Pros
- Great value for price
- NVMe SSD performance
- Compact and sturdy design
- Excellent customer service
- Supports Windows 11
Cons
- Missing WiFi functionality
- Incompatible monitor cables
- Missing accessories like cables
- Compatibility issues with monitors
- Unclear product description
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 7.93 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | None |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi |
| 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
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
