Lenovo ThinkCentre M625 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Black
This Lenovo ThinkCentre mini PC has been heavily criticized by verified purchasers for extreme slowness, even with basic tasks like email and word processing. Multiple users report that the device is virtually unusable for video playback, and one discovered the unit was gutted and virtualized instead of containing the advertised SSD and RAM. The single positive review offers no detail, while the overwhelming majority describe a deeply flawed product that feels like a scam.
Pros
- None mentioned by reviewers
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Unusable for video playback
- Gutted and virtualized hardware
- No SSD or RAM as advertised
- Overheating with insufficient cooling
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 M625 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.4 GHz amd_a_series | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 512 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625, AMD A, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd 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 27 specs.