Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs AOpen Chromebox Mini 2
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
AOpen Chromebox Mini 2 2024, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
AOpen Chromebox Mini 2 2024, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | AOpen Chromebox Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2x Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
AOpen Chromebox Mini 2 2024, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD, Black
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
AOpen Chromebox Mini 2 2024, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.