Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP ProDesk 600G5 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP ProDesk 600G5 SFF 2018, Core i5-9500, 32GB, 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
HP ProDesk 600G5 SFF 2018, Core i5-9500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP ProDesk Mini is generally seen as a solid budget-friendly Windows 11 machine, with users praising its price and performance for everyday tasks. However, several buyers reported missing ports, a finicky Wi-Fi adapter, and lack of included accessories like a manual. Customer support responsiveness also drew criticism, with one user noting no reply to a query after two weeks.
Pros
- Great price for Windows 11
- Solid performance for daily tasks
- Fast shipping
- Good memory and RAM
Cons
- Missing ports as advertised
- Unreliable Wi-Fi adapter
- No manual included
- Poor customer support responsiveness
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP ProDesk 600G5 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 9500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.99 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Fast 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 ProDesk 600G5 SFF 2018, Core i5-9500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.