Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 Black 2023
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average ram (10th percentile)
- Below average storage (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 2024100/100
Buyers in this period praised the compact size, fast shipping, and value for office work, calling the product reliable and well-suited to their needs.
- Compact size saves counter space and is well-suited for office environments.
- Fast shipping and reliable product quality as expected from the brand.
- Great value for office work, with the right build to meet needs.
- Q2 202484/100
Buyers praised the ThinkCentre's compact size, performance, and build quality. One noted a sales error with wrong OS, but praised the sales rep's recovery. Another wished for more USB-C ports and a second M.2 slot.
- Compact size and light weight with strong performance, suitable for business use.
- Good build quality and reliability, with a history of Lenovo computers lasting.
- Sales error with wrong OS, but resolved well by sales rep; recovery praised.
- Limited expansion: lacks second M.2 slot and only one USB-C port, hindering upgrades.
- Q4 202388/100
Buyers praised the ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 Tiny as fast, quiet, and compact with good value. One suggested dual HDMI instead of HDMI and DisplayPort.
- Performance and speed praised as excellent and fast.
- Quiet operation noted positively.
- Compact and lightweight design appreciated.
- Port selection: one reviewer wished for dual HDMI instead of HDMI and DP.
Based on 34 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 90 |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5070 | MSI Aegis RS2 AI C2NVP7-1445US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 13420H | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 512 | 2000 | 2000 | 1000 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Apple M4 Pro 16-core | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower | mini | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 90 | 850 | 155 | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 | 38 | 37.6 | 9.6 | 60.2 | 19.9 | 69.5 | 90.1 |
| HP OMEN GT16-0364 Compare | 69 | 84.7 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 57.4 | 69.5 | 99.2 |
| Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Compare | 77.8 | 65 | 53.9 | 96.6 | 30.9 | 99.4 | 99.7 |
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 Compare | 89.3 | 37.6 | 83.3 | 75.9 | 82.7 | 69.5 | 99.2 |
| ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5070 Compare | 95.2 | 84.7 | 88.4 | 98.8 | 87.1 | 36.1 | 99.7 |
| MSI Aegis RS2 AI C2NVP7-1445US Compare | 95.8 | 84.7 | 88.4 | 98.3 | 63.9 | 36.1 | 93.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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