Lenovo ThinkSmart SP Tiny, Core i3-13100T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

The ThinkSmart SP Tiny scores 48.6 out of 100 overall, with a gaming score of just 9.1. It's built for video conferencing and does that well, but the 256GB SSD at the 20th percentile and below-average CPU performance limit its appeal. At $1,174 USD, you're paying for the wall mount and controller, not the specs.

The Core i3-13100T is the star here, and even then it's a modest one. At the 31st percentile for CPU performance, it's below average compared to other desktops in our database. But for a fanless-style, low-power conferencing unit, the 8-core, 2.5GHz chip handles video encode and decode without breaking a sweat. The 16GB of RAM at the 33rd percentile is fine for Windows 11 IoT plus a conferencing app, but don't expect to run heavy multitasking alongside it.

The integrated UHD Graphics 730 is where things get rough. At the 38th percentile for GPU performance, it's adequate for displaying video feeds and shared screens, but that's about it. The 256GB NVMe SSD at the 20th percentile is the weakest spec here. Windows 11 IoT plus a few conferencing apps will eat a chunk of that, leaving maybe 150GB of usable space. For a machine that's supposed to sit on a wall and just work, the storage feels like an afterthought.

Stacked against the HP OMEN GT22-3080, the ThinkSmart SP Tiny looks like a toy. The OMEN is a gaming desktop with a discrete GPU that would absolutely crush the Lenovo's integrated UHD Graphics 730. But that's not a fair fight. The Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is in another league entirely for CPU and GPU performance, though it costs significantly more and doesn't come with a wall mount or conferencing controller. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 and CLX SET TGMSRTU5204BM are both traditional towers with more upgrade potential, but they're also bigger, louder, and not designed to hang behind a conference room display. The ThinkSmart SP Tiny wins on form factor and purpose-built design, but loses on nearly every performance metric.

At $1,174 USD or $1,629 CAD, the ThinkSmart SP Tiny is a tough sell on paper. You're paying for the wall mount, the ThinkSmart controller, and the Windows 11 IoT license, not raw performance. A general-purpose mini PC at this price would typically offer a faster CPU, more storage, and better graphics. But if your company is standardizing on Lenovo conferencing hardware and you need something that mounts cleanly and just works, the convenience factor has real value. Just know you're paying a premium for the form factor and the included accessories, not the specs.

The Lenovo ThinkSmart SP Tiny scores a 48.6 out of 100 in our database, which puts it firmly in the middle of the pack for mini desktops. But here's the thing: this isn't a general-purpose machine. It's built for one job, video conferencing, and it comes with a wall mount and a ThinkSmart controller to prove it. The Intel Core i3-13100T with 8 cores at 2.5GHz and 16GB of DDR4-3200 RAM is plenty for running Teams or Zoom all day, but the 256GB NVMe SSD lands at the 20th percentile for storage, which feels tight even for a dedicated conferencing box.

At 0.77kg with a 90W PSU, this thing sips power and disappears behind a display. The port situation is workable: one USB-C, five USB-A, HDMI 2.1 out, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E. But the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 sits at the 38th percentile, and gaming performance is a 9.1 out of 100. Nobody's buying this for gaming, but it's worth knowing the GPU won't do much beyond driving a conference display and maybe a second screen.

Skip this if you need any kind of graphics performance. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 at the 38th percentile and a gaming score of 9.1 out of 100 mean this thing can't handle anything beyond basic display output. Also skip it if you need local storage: 256GB at the 20th percentile fills up fast. And if you're shopping for a general-purpose desktop, the below-average CPU performance and premium price make this a poor value compared to similarly priced mini PCs from other brands.

The ThinkSmart SP Tiny is a purpose-built tool, and it does that job well. If you need a wall-mounted conferencing PC with a controller and Windows 11 IoT, this is a clean, low-power solution that will run Teams or Zoom without complaint. But the 256GB SSD at the 20th percentile and the below-average CPU performance make it hard to recommend for anything beyond that narrow use case. At $1,174 USD, you're paying for the form factor and the included accessories, not the specs. For a dedicated conferencing room, it's a solid choice. For anything else, look elsewhere.