Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP Fastest HP Desktop
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Fastest HP Desktop 2019, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 120GB SSHD + 2TB HDD, 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 Fastest HP Desktop 2019, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 120GB SSHD + 2TB HDD, Black
The HP desktop receives mostly positive feedback for its value and performance, especially among users seeking an affordable business-class machine. Many praise the speed, ease of setup, and extra storage, though several note issues with the DVD drive, missing screws, and occasional hardware inconsistencies like mismatched RAM. Linux users appreciate the compatibility but warn about driver installation challenges.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast performance and smooth multitasking
- Easy setup and configuration
- Plenty of USB and expansion slots
- Extra storage included (SSD + HDD)
Cons
- Flimsy or non-functional DVD drive
- Missing screws for drive bays
- Mismatched RAM speeds in some units
- No HDMI port for monitor
- Wi-Fi not working in some cases
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Fastest HP Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 4570 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 120 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSHD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 11.17 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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 Fastest HP Desktop 2019, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 120GB SSHD + 2TB HDD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.