Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 500GB SSD
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-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 500GB SSD
This mini desktop PC features an Intel Core i7-8700T processor and Intel UHD Graphics 630, making it suitable for basic business tasks. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and offers a compact form factor that saves desk space. However, the integrated graphics limit its use for gaming or graphics-intensive work, and storage capacity may be a concern for heavy business users.
Pros
- Compact form factor saves desk space
- Intel Core i7-8700T processor
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- Suitable for basic business tasks
Cons
- Integrated graphics limit gaming and graphics work
- Storage capacity may be insufficient for heavy users
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP EliteDesk 800 G4-MINI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-8700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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-MINI 2018, Core i7-8700T, 16GB, 500GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.