STGAubron ABR1824 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
STGAubron ABR1824 2024, Core i7 8th, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 560 4G, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
STGAubron ABR1824 2024, Core i7 8th, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 560 4G, Black
This budget PC earns mostly positive marks from families buying for children, who praise its speed, quiet operation, and value for money. However, one verified buyer warns it cannot run World of Warcraft due to an underpowered graphics card, causing freezes and low resolution. Several reviewers say it is fine for everyday use and light tasks but not for gaming. Overall, it is a good pick for basic computing and kids' use, but gamers should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Quiet operation
- Fast for everyday tasks
- Well packed and equipped
- Good for children
Cons
- Not suitable for gaming
- Weak graphics card
- Freezes with demanding games
- Low resolution on HD monitor
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
| STGAubron ABR1824 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.2 GHz core_i7 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 560 4G | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 7.67 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 1x RJ-45 | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
STGAubron ABR1824 2024, Core i7 8th, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 560 4G, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
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 15 of 25 specs.