Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, 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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 gets mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, sleek design, and good port selection, while others report serious freezing issues on restart that persist after repairs. The return process is also described as difficult.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sleek and compact design
- Good port selection
Cons
- Freezes on restart repeatedly
- Difficult return process
- Price considered high by some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 2023, Core i7-14700T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
