HP EliteDesk G9 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP ENVY TE01-4XXX desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, quiet operation, and easy setup, calling it a workhorse and a good value. However, several verified buyers report serious issues with Windows 11 compatibility, slow boot times, noisy processor, and poor tech support, with one user calling it the worst computer they ever owned.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Windows 11 compatibility issues
- Slow boot times
- Noisy processor
- Poor tech support
- Sound not working out of box
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 EliteDesk G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 4.5 GHz core_i3 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 20 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %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 26 specs.