The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s is a compact business desktop with Intel Core i7 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores (6P + 4E) / 16 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5200 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 (configurable) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF), 8.2 L | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as an option with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Available as an option with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, which gives more storage headroom than the 512 GB base configuration of the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s listed here.
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Both Thinvent Treo models have dual Ethernet ports, dual HDMI and VGA outputs, and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, a newer processor generation, and DDR5 memory.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s has a higher-frequency Intel Core i7-13620H processor with a 4.9 GHz P-core boost, which suits sustained single-threaded workloads.
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Thinvent Treo models are built with an aluminium housing and operate from 0°C to 40°C with a 12 V DC adapter.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s if you need the higher-clocked Intel Core i7-13620H in a compact business desktop. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a fanless-style compact unit with expandable RAM up to 64 GB, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value.
