Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Dell Ect1250, Core Ultra 5 225, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
44 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
Dell Ect1250, Core Ultra 5 225, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Ect1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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 Ect1250, Core Ultra 5 225, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (68th percentile)
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
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Dell Ect1250, Core Ultra 5 225, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black0.059score per dollar
Dell Ect1250, Core Ultra 5 225, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
