Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP EliteDesk 800 G4
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP EliteDesk 800 G4, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
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 EliteDesk 800 G4, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users are very satisfied with this Windows 11 computer, praising its value for money and suitability for everyday tasks. The vendor's customer service, especially from Chad, received high praise, and bulk orders were handled exceptionally well. Overall, it's a reliable and affordable choice for those needing a Windows 11 machine.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Suitable for everyday use
- Reliable performance
- Excellent customer service
- Handles bulk orders well
Cons
- Limited memory options
- No mention of performance issues
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP EliteDesk 800 G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | 64 bit Six-Core Processor |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.71 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | No |
| 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 EliteDesk 800 G4, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.