Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs STGAubron ABR0923
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
STGAubron ABR0923 2025, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 3060 12G, 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
STGAubron ABR0923 2025, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 3060 12G, Black
The STGAubron Gaming PC delivers strong gaming performance at an unbeatable price, with many users praising its speed and ability to run demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Fortnite on high settings. However, several verified buyers report serious issues: excessive foam packaging that is difficult to remove, a missing bottom dust filter leading to dust buildup, and a lack of setup instructions. While the core hardware impresses, quality control and accessory shortcomings—including a crooked keyboard and bent fan—prevent the product from being a universal recommendation.
Pros
- Great price for performance
- Fast and responsive gaming
- Runs demanding games smoothly
- Easy Windows 11 setup
- USB WiFi dongle included
Cons
- Excessive foam packaging hard to remove
- Missing bottom dust filter
- No setup instructions included
- Crooked keyboard included
- Bent fan and metal around exhaust
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | STGAubron ABR0923 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 6700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12G |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 13.06 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
STGAubron ABR0923 2025, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 3060 12G, Black
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.