Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i 2024, Core i5-14400, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
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, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
The Lenovo IdeaCentre 3i Desktop features integrated Intel UHD 730 graphics and an Intel Core i5-14400 processor, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light multitasking. Users appreciate its compact dimensions (11.95" x 3.94" x 10.82") and 15 lb weight, though some question its gaming capabilities and upgrade options. The included wired keyboard and mouse are noted, but compatibility with other operating systems remains unclear.
Pros
- Compact dimensions
- Lightweight at 15 lb
- Integrated Intel UHD 730 graphics
- Intel Core i5-14400 processor
- Included wired keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Limited gaming capabilities
- Unclear upgrade options
- Uncertain OS compatibility
- Integrated graphics only
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 | — | 1.8 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★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| 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 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x VGA |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.