The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo is a family of business desktops sold in several form factors, including 1L tiny and small form factor (SFF) models, with up to 32 GB or 64 GB of DDR4 memory depending on the model. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core i5 and Core Ultra 5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC chassis.
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q (Gen 4) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i5 H-Series | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 SODIMM | Up to 32 GB DDR5 (configuration listed) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB SSD plus up to 1 TB HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny 1L | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (by SKU) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (by SKU) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with the Intel Core i5-1240P support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, double the 32 GB maximum stated for the ThinkCentre neo 50q.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a single drive, while the ThinkCentre neo 50q pairs up to 1 TB SSD with up to 1 TB HDD.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models include dual LAN ports on the listed configurations.
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The ThinkCentre neo 50q is built on 13th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors and includes ThinkShield security features and a BTB punch-out port option, which are not listed for the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
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The ThinkCentre neo range also includes larger small form factor models, such as the neo 50s, which offer more expansion space than a mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo if you need a business desktop with ThinkShield security features and a choice of tiny or small form factor chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and dual LAN.
