Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL 2025, Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Black
Skytech
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL 2025, Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Black
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Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 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 | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| 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 Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL 2025, Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Black
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
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Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL 2025, Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Black0.024score per dollar
Skytech Shadow ST-SHADOW4-2099-B-AL 2025, Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
