Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo IdeaCentre 24, Core i3-N305, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dark Gray
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 IdeaCentre 24, Core i3-N305, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dark Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo IdeaCentre 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel N-Series N305 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 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★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 480W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| 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 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 IdeaCentre 24, Core i3-N305, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dark Gray
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
- Below average port selection (34th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaCentre 24, Core i3-N305, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Dark Gray offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.