Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
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
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
This mini PC offers great value for its size, handling both engineering and gaming tasks well. However, performance is inconsistent: some users report a non-functional unit or throttled CPU that underperforms compared to cheaper models, while others praise its solid specs and responsive support. Fan noise is a recurring issue under load, though some find it acceptable. Overall, it's a capable but risky purchase with mixed reliability.
Pros
- Great value for size
- Handles engineering and gaming
- Compact and portable
- Responsive support via WhatsApp
- Low noise at idle
Cons
- CPU performance throttled
- Fan noise under load
- Defective unit risk
- RGB lights not configurable
- Sleep mode has fan running
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | TOPGRO T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i9 13900HK |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 5.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2.5 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
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Pricing
TOPGRO T1, Core i9-13900HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 4060 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
