Skytech Crystal ST-CRYSTAL-2353-B-AM vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Skytech Crystal ST-CRYSTAL-2353-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Skytech Crystal ST-CRYSTAL-2353-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
Most users are satisfied with this PC, praising its fast boot, smooth multitasking, and good graphics performance for the price. However, one unit arrived with a shattered screen and box damage, and another reviewer noted the need to upgrade the GPU and power supply for demanding games. Overall, it is seen as a reliable budget option with some quality control risks.
Pros
- Fast boot and smooth multitasking
- Good graphics performance for the price
- Reliable for daily use and work
- Well-packaged with high-end shipping material
- Good value for money
Cons
- Shattered screen on arrival for one unit
- Box damage during shipping
- Needs GPU and PSU upgrade for demanding games
- Initial setup challenges with WiFi extenders
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
| Skytech Crystal ST-CRYSTAL-2353-B-AM | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 12.25 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x Display Port | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Crystal ST-CRYSTAL-2353-B-AM, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd 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 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.