The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 is a Tiny-form-factor business mini PC with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor (8 cores, 12 threads), up to 32 GB of DDR4-3200 memory and up to 1 TB of SSD storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P: a 12-core Intel mini PC that supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Dual Band Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores (4P + 4E) / 12 threads | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Tiny) | 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps, 1 port | 1000 Mbps, 1 port |
| Other | Not confirmed | VESA mount, 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | VESA mount, 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
Product page: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4's maximum of 32 GB.
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Larger storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 1 TB maximum on the ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo's Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 8 cores (4P + 4E) on the Intel Core i5-13420H.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can ship with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or without an OS.
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Trade-off: The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 uses a 13th Gen processor, a newer generation than the Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) in the Thinvent Treo. We could not confirm the ThinkCentre's wireless or operating system options from the facts available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 if you want a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 business mini PC with up to 32 GB of memory. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, 12 cores, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
