Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite t655 2024, Ryzen Embedded R2314, 8GB, 64GB 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 t655 2024, Ryzen Embedded R2314, 8GB, 64GB SSD, Black
The HP Elite t655 is a thin client desktop that users find well-suited for business environments, with its AMD Ryzen Embedded processor and expandable memory up to 32 GB. It comes preloaded with useful HP management software and includes modern wireless features like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. While performance is adequate for most office tasks, some may find the processor modest for heavy workloads.
Pros
- Expandable memory up to 32 GB
- Preloaded HP management software
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- AMD Ryzen Embedded processor
Cons
- Modest processor for heavy workloads
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite t655 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.17 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Enterprise |
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 t655 2024, Ryzen Embedded R2314, 8GB, 64GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
HP Elite t655 2024, Ryzen Embedded R2314, 8GB, 64GB SSD, Black offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
