Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, White
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 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, White
The Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i 2024 Desktop receives mixed feedback from users. While its dual storage (1TB SSD + 1TB HDD) and compact dimensions are appreciated, concerns about the Intel UHD 730 Graphics limiting gaming and video editing capabilities are common. The lack of detailed user reviews makes it hard to gauge overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Dual storage (1TB SSD + 1TB HDD)
- Compact dimensions
- Lightweight design at 15 lb
Cons
- Intel UHD 730 Graphics limits gaming
- Intel UHD 730 Graphics limits video editing
- Lack of detailed user reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5-14400 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 480W★ | 260W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI-Out 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| 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 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, White
- Strong storage (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.