Lenovo ThinkStation 30JQ002TUS 2025
The 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and 16GB of DDR5 RAM provide dependable multitasking for data-heavy workloads in an ISV-certified, EPEAT Gold-rated chassis. Its tool-less design offers easy upgradability for memory and storage, backed by Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and a generous port selection including 8x USB-A. This entry-level tower is best for engineers, data analysts, and students who need a reliable, expandable workstation for certified professional applications rather than gaming.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
GPU Intel Graphics
form factor mid-tower
psu w 500
OS Windows 11 Pro
71 Overall Score
Price £1,544
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Cores | 14 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mid-tower |
| PSU | 500 |
| Weight | 9.7 kg / 21.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkStation 30JQ002TUS | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | Dell Tower ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Infinite ZS InZS9NVR1482 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 512 | 2000 | 8000 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Apple M4 Max 32-core | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 500 | 850 | - | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkStation 30JQ002TUS | 78 | 49.9 | 55.5 | 86.8 | 43.2 | 44.5 | 69.9 | 49.2 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.9 | 89.8 | 79.5 | 93.4 | 92.1 | 75.7 | 69.9 | 86.8 |
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare | 85.8 | 68.2 | 70.3 | 94.6 | 32.8 | 88.8 | 99.3 | 99.9 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.6 | 34.7 | 83 | 86.8 | 83.1 | 98.3 | 69.9 | 99.1 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.2 | 83.5 | 96.5 | 86.8 | 99.3 | 98.3 | 11.5 | 95 |
| MSI Infinite ZS InZS9NVR1482 Compare | 92.5 | 87.2 | 88 | 90.4 | 92.1 | 0 | 37.1 | 87.8 |
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