HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The single verified review praises the system as great and meeting spec expectations. However, Q&A reveals missing HDMI port, no vertical stand included, and uncertainty about Windows 11 Pro activation and WiFi functionality. Overall sentiment is mildly positive but tempered by missing features and unclear details.
Pros
- Great system performance
- Meets spec expectations
Cons
- No HDMI port
- No vertical stand included
- Uncertain Windows 11 Pro activation
- Uncertain WiFi functionality
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 G4-MINI | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8500T | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | 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 | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 1 | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i5-8500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th 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.