HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This compact desktop is a mixed bag: it lacks Windows 11 support, HDMI, and Wi-Fi, which are major drawbacks for modern use. On the plus side, it has a bay for a DVD/CD drive and supports dual monitors via DisplayPort. However, the absence of expansion slots and reliance on USB for upgrades limit its flexibility.
Pros
- DVD/CD drive bay included
- Dual monitor support via DisplayPort
- Compact form factor
Cons
- No Windows 11 support
- No HDMI port
- No Wi-Fi (wired only)
- No expansion slots
- Limited upgrade options (USB only)
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 800 G2-SFF | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Ports | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G2-SFF, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st 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 13 of 26 specs.