Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy 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 ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy Gray
The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 is generally well-received for its fast performance, crisp 27-inch display, and space-saving all-in-one design. Many users praise its ease of setup and value for money, especially for office and work-from-home use. However, there are notable complaints about reliability issues, such as units arriving defective or dying shortly after purchase, and some dissatisfaction with customer service and support. A few users also mention the lack of a touch screen, a wobbly stand, and audio quality that doesn't meet expectations.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Crisp 27-inch display
- Space-saving all-in-one design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Reliability issues (defective units)
- Poor customer service
- No touch screen
- Wobbly stand
- Audio quality below expectations
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel integrated graphics with up to 8 TOPS | Optional: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB with up to 194 TOPS |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 480W★ | 230W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 8.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 out, 1x HDMI 1.4 in |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort 1.4 out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Raven Black with Stormy Gray
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.