ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH-PH552 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH-PH552 2020, Ryzen 5 3400G, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH-PH552 2020, Ryzen 5 3400G, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650, Black
The ASUS gaming PC receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its fast performance for gaming and everyday tasks, with some noting it runs demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly. However, several reviewers report serious issues including WiFi disconnections, faulty components like the video card, and a cheap keyboard. The packaging from Amazon is also criticized for being inadequate, though the PC itself is well-packed by ASUS.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Smooth for demanding games
- Good value for price
- RGB lighting design
- Well-packaged by ASUS
Cons
- Cheap keyboard quality
- WiFi disconnection issues
- Faulty components (video card)
- Inadequate Amazon packaging
- Limited storage (512 GB)
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
| ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH-PH552 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 7.98 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DP | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH-PH552 2020, Ryzen 5 3400G, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650, Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th 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 14 of 26 specs.