HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
This desktop features a fast 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD and comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. It handles multitasking well thanks to an Intel Core i5-8500T and 16GB of RAM, and supports dual monitors via two DisplayPort connections. However, there are unanswered questions about its size, suitability for graphic-intensive tasks, and whether the power supply is included, which may concern potential buyers.
Pros
- Fast 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro
- Efficient multitasking with i5-8500T and 16GB RAM
- Dual monitor support via DisplayPort
Cons
- Unanswered questions about size
- Unclear suitability for graphic-intensive tasks
- Power supply inclusion not confirmed
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 800 G4-MINI | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500T | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 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 | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.05 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (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 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.