Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
The Lenovo M79 tower has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast boot and smooth operation, while others report serious issues like no monitor signal, missing USB dongle for peripherals, and lack of wireless networking despite claims. The refund process has also been criticized.
Pros
- Fast boot up
- Good price
- Easy setup
- Runs programs smoothly
Cons
- No monitor signal
- Missing USB dongle for peripherals
- No wireless networking despite claims
- Refund process issues
- Wireless keyboard and mouse do not connect
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11bgn |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | RJ-45 |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.