MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The MSI Cubi Professional receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its compact size, quiet operation, and reliable performance for personal use, there are serious concerns about fan failures, poor warranty support, and vendor ghosting after reporting issues. Verified buyers report that a Windows 11 update caused networking problems, and the vendor failed to respond to follow-up messages. Overall, it seems a solid choice for personal use but risky for business deployments.
Pros
- Compact size
- Quiet operation
- Reliable performance
- Fast speed
- Easy setup
Cons
- Fan failure issues
- Poor warranty support
- Vendor ghosting after problem reports
- Windows 11 update networking problems
- Missing external on/off cable button
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
| MSI Cubi 5 12M | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1235U | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 0.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 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 | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 65W | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort Out | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi 5 12M, Intel i5-1235U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd 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 12 of 26 specs.