iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
The iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, handling demanding games and multitasking with ease. Users praise the Intel Core i7-14700F processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD, noting smooth gameplay at high settings and quiet operation. The sleek design, good build quality, and easy setup are also highlighted, with no significant complaints mentioned across the reviews.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14700F processor
- Excellent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics
- Ample 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Fast 1TB NVMe SSD storage
- Sleek and compact design
Cons
- None notable
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
Most buyers are happy with this compact Lenovo desktop, praising its speed, power, and value for the price. However, one verified buyer reported a complete crash after one month and a frustrating experience with Lenovo refusing to provide a Windows license key, which has damaged trust in the brand. A few users noted minor issues like a defective first unit or an incompatible power cord for US outlets.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast and powerful performance
- Great value for the price
- Handles dual monitors easily
- Factory-sealed packaging
Cons
- Complete crash after one month
- Lenovo refused to provide Windows license key
- Defective first unit for some buyers
- Power cord incompatible with US outlets
Scores
Specifications
| iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 | Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 600W★ | — |
| Weight | 16.33 kg | 2.88 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 11★ | 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 2 DisplayPorts |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (26th percentile)
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (34th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.
