Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs HP Elite
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
HP Elite, Core i5, 16GB, 1TB HDD
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
HP Elite, Core i5, 16GB, 1TB HDD
User reviews for this desktop computer are sharply divided. While a few buyers praise its value, quiet fans, and ability to handle multitasking, the majority report severe issues including missing components, broken hardware, defective speakers, and persistent connectivity problems. Many warn against purchasing it for internet use due to frequent errors and slow performance.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Quiet fans
- Handles multitasking well
- Fast software applications
- Easy setup for some
Cons
- Missing components in box
- Broken hardware on arrival
- Defective speakers
- Connectivity and login issues
- Slow internet performance
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | HP Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 3.1 GHz core_i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 28★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.1 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 12.61 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
HP Elite, Core i5, 16GB, 1TB HDD
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 23 specs.