Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 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 M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny is widely praised for its compact size and powerful performance, making it ideal for both business and personal use. Users appreciate its speed, quiet operation, and ample ports, though some note issues with Windows 11 crashes and poor customer service experiences. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and space-saving desktop solution.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast and powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Plenty of ports for peripherals
- Easy setup
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Windows 11 crashes reported
- Lack of proper VESA mount options
- Not as slim and light as expected (laptop review)
- Price increase for support plan
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | 230W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt™ 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| 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 M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average ram (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 2025, Core Ultra 5 235T vPro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
