Minisforum AI Mini PC Ultra 9 DeskMini vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Minisforum AI Mini PC Ultra 9 DeskMini, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD
Minisforum
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Minisforum AI Mini PC Ultra 9 DeskMini, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD
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Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Minisforum AI Mini PC Ultra 9 DeskMini | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 5.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140T GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.30 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DP1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | — | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Minisforum AI Mini PC Ultra 9 DeskMini, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (67th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (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
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.