The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s is a small form factor desktop with Intel Core i5 processors, support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory and dual drive storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has 12 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM in a compact mini PC chassis.
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (up to 12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 3 TB (HDD and SSD) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | 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) |
| Video Ports | VGA, DP, HDMI 2.0 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 10 cores in the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s maximum configuration.
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a dedicated VESA mount and a documented operating system choice of six options, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s supports up to 3 TB of combined HDD and SSD storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage and does not have a drive bay for a hard disk.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD. The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s has a dual drive bay design, with M.2 SSD and HDD storage.
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We could not confirm the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s's operating system or wireless options from the facts available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s if you need a small form factor desktop that can combine SSD and HDD storage in one chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount for desk or monitor installation.
