Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo Chromebox 83F90023US, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB 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
Lenovo Chromebox 83F90023US, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD
The Lenovo Chromebox Micro is praised for its compact size, easy setup, and snappy performance for light tasks like browsing recipes or watching cooking videos. However, some users report disappointing wireless connection speeds, even in open spaces, and a wired connection that is slower than comparable devices. Overall, it is seen as a good value for basic use, especially when mounted behind a monitor or used in a kitchen.
Pros
- Compact size
- Easy setup
- Snappy performance for light tasks
- Good value for basic use
- Mountable behind monitor
Cons
- Disappointing wireless connection speeds
- Wired connection slower than comparable devices
- Signal issues behind TVs or monitors
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo Chromebox 83F90023US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 0.79 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
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 Chromebox 83F90023US, Celeron N4500, 8GB, 32GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.