The Lenovo Neo 50S is a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD. Both use Intel processors and are built for compact desk setups.
Lenovo Neo 50S vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo Neo 50S | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P, Dual Band WiFi | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB HDD and 1 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (small form factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i5 12th Gen family (i5-1240P) as the Lenovo Neo 50S, so processing class is comparable.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD as standard. We could not confirm the Neo 50S's SSD capacity, as the sources list up to 1 TB SSD and up to 2 TB HDD.
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Thinvent has a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or no operating system, which gives buyers more software options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 or without wireless, so buyers can choose the connectivity they need.
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The Lenovo Neo 50S supports up to three displays, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA port, so it suits two-display setups.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting, which helps in space-limited workstations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo Neo 50S if you need three display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want the same Intel Core i5 class with a 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and optional dual band Wi-Fi.
