Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell Pro Slim Plus 964NF 2025, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 14TB HDD, Standard 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 Pro Slim Plus 964NF 2025, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 14TB HDD, Standard Black
This desktop PC receives generally positive feedback for its fast SSD storage and compact dimensions. Users appreciate the included keyboard and mouse, as well as the optical drive. However, the limited number of reviews makes it difficult to assess long-term reliability.
Pros
- Fast 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Compact dimensions
- Includes keyboard and mouse
- Built-in optical drive
- High turbo frequency up to 5 GHz
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No information on RAM or graphics
- No mention of warranty details
- Only US power cord included
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Pro Slim Plus 964NF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | DDR5 SDRAM★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 13.7 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 260W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.58 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a Output |
| DisplayPort | — | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| 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 Pro Slim Plus 964NF 2025, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 14TB HDD, Standard Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Pro Slim Plus 964NF 2025, Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 14TB HDD, Standard Black offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
