Yo, pro! Get ready to deploy a space-saving powerhouse with the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 5, a ultra-compact 1L Tiny PC that's your ultimate command center for small business hustles, home offices, or light creative workflows.
This 2025 refresh rocks Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 2 processors (Meteor Lake-H/HK), DDR5 speed, and robust I/O in a dust-resistant chassis that's VESA-mountable for behind-monitor stealth.
Whether you're crunching spreadsheets in Excel, editing photos in Lightroom, or running virtual meetings on Teams, the Neo 50q Gen 5 delivers snappy performance without the bulk—perfect for tight desks or digital signage setups.
Let’s dive into the hype and break down the specs in a sorted, work-charged list to fuel your productivity domination!
LENOVO ThinkCentre NEO 50q G5
- Audio:
- Realtek ALC3287 codec (stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack).
- Connectivity:
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), WiFi 6E (802.11ax 2x2) or WiFi 7 (optional), Bluetooth 5.3.
- Rear Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (optional Thunderbolt 5 on select configs).
- Front Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (power delivery).
- Internal: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (one for SSD, one for WiFi).
- Cooling:
- Single smart fan (PWM-controlled, <30dB idle), ICE 7.0 thermal module.
- CPU Support:
- Intel Core Ultra Series 2 H-series (e.g., Core 5 210H 8-core/2.2-4.8GHz, Core 7 240H 10-core/2.5-5.0GHz).
- Dimensions:
- 179 x 183 x 34.5/37 mm (W x D x H, without/with rubber feet).
- Extras:
- Security: Discrete TPM 2.0 (TCG/FIPS 140-2), chassis intrusion switch, Kensington lock slot, optional fingerprint reader.
- Management: TIO (ThinkShield IoT) integration, Lenovo Vantage software (diagnostics, updates).
- Power: 65W or 100W external adapter (auto-sense).
- VESA Mount: 100x100mm compatible.
- OS: Windows 11 Pro (pre-installed on most configs).
- Accessories: Optional USB keyboard/mouse bundle.
- Expansion:
- Storage: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (up to 2TB NVMe SSDs, RAID 0/1 via software).
- Memory Slots: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM (upgradable).
- No PCIe slots (Tiny form factor).
- Graphics:
- Integrated Intel Arc Graphics (up to 8 Xe-cores, supports 4K@60Hz triple display).
- Memory:
- Up to 64GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, non-ECC).
- Power:
- Consumption: 15W TDP base (up to 65W turbo).
- Storage:
- Up to 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs (256GB to 2TB)..
- Weight:
- 1.25 kg (without adapter).
- Audio:


