HP EliteDesk 8 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 9 285T, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 8 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 9 285T, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, compact size, and build quality for business use, while others find it sluggish and limited in upgrade options compared to older models. Some minor complaints include the bundled wired keyboard and mouse and the shortage of USB ports, though wireless peripherals and USB hubs can solve these issues.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Compact size saves desk space
- Great build quality
- Plenty of I/O ports
- Reliable for business use
Cons
- Wired keyboard and mouse bundled
- Limited USB ports
- Slow performance for some tasks
- Limited upgrade options
- Windows 11 layout changes take getting used to
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDesk 8 G1i | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285T | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 90W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro for Workstations | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 8 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 9 285T, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.