Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Skytech Azure 3
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
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
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
The Skytech Gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its solid build, strong gaming performance at 1440p with high FPS, and easy upgradability. However, a critical verified review reports a CPU failure after four months and poor warranty support, which lowers overall confidence. Users appreciate the quality components and smooth gameplay, but note issues like loud fans, confusing panel removal, and the need to adjust fan curves.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Strong gaming performance at 1440p
- Easy to upgrade
- Quiet operation after fan curve adjustment
- Good value for entry-level PC gaming
Cons
- Loud fans out of the box
- Confusing panel removal instructions
- CPU failure reported after 4 months
- Poor warranty support experience
- Plastic coverings left on components
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Skytech Azure 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 14.65 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
