Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB 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 Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Pro Micro Computer receives mixed feedback. While it is praised for its compact size and strong processor performance, the lack of a dedicated graphics card and limited upgrade options are notable drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a capable business machine but not ideal for gaming or intensive graphics work.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14700 processor
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Limited upgrade options
- Not suitable for gaming or intensive graphics
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Pro Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-14700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 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★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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 Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.