Dell 735263094069 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Dell 735263094069, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell 735263094069, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Silver
This refurbished Dell Optiplex 7050 gets mixed reviews. Many buyers find it good value for basic tasks like web browsing and office work, applauding its quiet operation and compact size, but some report severe issues: a system that died after months with unrecoverable data, unstable USB Wi-Fi, and no official Windows 11 support due to the 6th-gen CPU. Gamers can run older titles at low settings, but performance is limited.
Pros
- Good value for basic tasks
- Quiet operation
- Compact and lightweight
- Lots of USB ports
- Quick startup
Cons
- Wi-Fi unstable (USB dongle)
- No official Windows 11 support (6th gen CPU)
- Black screen after a few months (data lost)
- DisplayPort only (no HDMI/VGA included)
- Audio clicking noise
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell 735263094069 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 550 4G GDDR5 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 6.11 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell 735263094069, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Silver
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.