Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 16GB, 256GB 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
Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell computer receives mixed reviews. One buyer is thrilled with the compact size and prompt delivery, but another reports that the accessories are cheap substitutes and the power adapter is worn. A third reviewer received a dirty, non-functional unit that was clearly not refurbished as advertised.
Pros
- Compact size
- Prompt delivery
- Good customer service
Cons
- Cheap substitute accessories
- Worn power adapter
- Dirty and non-functional unit
- Misleading refurbished condition
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 10500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 2.27 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit 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
Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.