Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP Elite Mini 800
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
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
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The only review expresses deep disappointment because the desktop lacks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which the user considers essential in 2024. The Q&A section provides no useful information, as all answers merely repeat the questions. Overall sentiment is strongly negative, driven by missing modern connectivity features.
Cons
- No Wi-Fi capability
- No Bluetooth radio
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite Mini 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 12700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 25 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1x Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
HP Elite Mini 800 2024, Core i7-12700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
