Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
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 M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 tower receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its fast performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Many users highlight its excellent value for the price, especially compared to Dell alternatives, and appreciate the easy setup and expandability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like freezing, dead-on-arrival units, and poor assembly, along with complaints about limited USB-C ports and a lack of internal SSD bays. Overall, it is a well-regarded business-class desktop with some quality control and connectivity drawbacks.
Pros
- Fast performance and quick boot-up
- Quiet operation even under load
- Excellent value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Limited USB-C ports (only one)
- No internal 2.5" SSD bay
- Some units dead on arrival or freeze frequently
- Poor assembly and quality control issues
- Compact GPU limits display outputs
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t 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)★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 500W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 6.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Integrated Ethernet |
| 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 M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (68th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Raven Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
