Lenovo ThinkCentre M710 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
User reviews for this desktop/kit are sharply divided. While one verified buyer says it works great out of the box with easy setup, multiple other verified buyers report critical issues such as the system not turning on at all, missing power cord, broken mouse, and a keyboard that does not light up as advertised. Several buyers are returning the unit or warning others not to purchase, indicating poor quality control.
Pros
- Easy initial setup
- Works great out of the box
- Wireless mouse included works
- Everything looks brand new
- Transfer files and programs easily
Cons
- System does not turn on
- Missing power cord
- Mouse arrived broken
- Keyboard does not light up as advertised
- No quality control before shipping
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 M710 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 6100 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 7.26 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2×DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710, Core i3-6100, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
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 26 specs.