Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 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 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Users largely praise this refurbished Dell desktop for its excellent performance, fast boot times, and solid build quality at an affordable price. However, concerns include missing power cord in some units, low-quality keyboard and mouse, and a case where Windows 11 Home was installed instead of Pro. Overall, the value and speed make it a strong recommendation for business and home office use.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast boot with SSD
- Expandable with PCIe and memory slots
Cons
- Missing power cord in some units
- Low-quality keyboard and mouse
- Wi-Fi requires USB dongle
- Windows Home instead of Pro in one case
- Sound card quality lower than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | Display Port 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | USB Dongle |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| 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 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
