Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This desktop features an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with 6 cores and a slim form factor, making it suitable for small spaces. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and offers an SSD bay for storage expansion. However, based on the available Q&A, there is no clear indication of its suitability for graphic-intensive tasks, and the overall sentiment is mixed due to limited user feedback.
Pros
- Intel Core i5-8500 6-core processor
- Slim form factor for small spaces
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- SSD bay for storage expansion
Cons
- Unclear suitability for graphic-intensive tasks
- Limited user feedback available
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s-SFF 2017, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th 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
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.