Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP Z2 Tower G1i
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Z2 Tower G1i, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
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
HP Z2 Tower G1i, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP Z2 G1i Workstation is a desktop PC that comes with a wired keyboard and mouse. Users have asked about its operating system, warranty, storage expandability, dual monitor support, and graphics card upgradeability, but no detailed reviews are available to gauge real-world performance.
Pros
- Includes wired keyboard and mouse
- Desktop form factor
Cons
- No detailed user reviews available
- Unclear OS and warranty details
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Z2 Tower G1i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 700W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Z2 Tower G1i, Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.