HP AIO22 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP AIO22 2025, Intel N100, 16GB, 128GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP AIO22 2025, Intel N100, 16GB, 128GB SSD
All six verified reviews are overwhelmingly negative. Users report the computer arriving with a low-resolution monitor, a stiff keyboard, and an uneven base that rocks while typing. Several buyers encountered blue screen errors or failure to load Windows 11, and one noted that the seller swapped the RAM to 16 MB, voiding the HP warranty. Setup was described as incredibly difficult, and tech support was unresponsive, leading most to return the unit.
Cons
- Low-resolution monitor
- Stiff and clunky keyboard
- Uneven base that rocks while typing
- Blue screen errors during setup
- Failure to load Windows 11
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
| HP AIO22 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 4.60 intel_n | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | aio | mini |
| PSU | 65W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP AIO22 2025, Intel N100, 16GB, 128GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 12 of 24 specs.