Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo Yoga Mini Gen 11
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo Yoga Mini Gen 11 2025, Core Ultra X7 385H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Seashell
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 Yoga Mini Gen 11 2025, Core Ultra X7 385H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Seashell
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo Yoga Mini Gen 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Arc B390 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| 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 | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 100W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 0.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | USB-C® (USB 10Gbps) with DisplayPort™ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| 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 Yoga Mini Gen 11 2025, Core Ultra X7 385H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Seashell
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (70th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Lenovo Yoga Mini Gen 11 2025, Core Ultra X7 385H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Seashell
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.