GEEKOM IT13 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
GEEKOM IT13 2025, Core i9-13900H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Blue
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
GEEKOM IT13 2025, Core i9-13900H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Blue
This mini PC impresses with blazing speed, compact design, and ample ports. Most users praise its performance for office and home tasks, though a new unit arrived with a malfunctioning Ethernet port. Overall, it's a capable little machine that handles multitasking and file transfers smoothly.
Pros
- Blazing fast boot and shutdown
- Compact and space-saving design
- Abundant ports (including 4K/8K support)
- Fast Wi-Fi and Ethernet
- Excellent file transfer speeds
Cons
- Ethernet port failure on new unit
- Not ideal for gaming (Intel Iris GPU)
- Customer support response delays
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
| GEEKOM IT13 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 13900H | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 4x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
GEEKOM IT13 2025, Core i9-13900H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Blue
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th 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 13 of 26 specs.