On January 9, at CES 2025, Lenovo (00992) launched two highly targeted mini computers.
According to Zhicheng Finance APP, on January 9, at CES 2025, Lenovo (00992) launched two highly targeted mini computers — ThinkCentre neo 50q and IdeaCentre Mini x. They are the world's first desktops powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chips, and they share common features — very compact, yet capable of unlocking powerful Copilot+ PC functions in a portable form, presenting a new efficient office tool for consumers and enterprise users.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini x
The IdeaCentre Mini x, tailored for creative professionals, has a 1-liter mini size. It features a built-in power supply and an easily accessible housing design, allowing component replacements. Despite its small size, it includes two fans internally to ensure the system remains cool under heavy workloads.
The port configuration is rich, with a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port on the front, along with a headphone jack and a power button. At the back, Lenovo has equipped it with two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB-A 2.0 port, one USB-C 4 port, one HDMI 2.1 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 connection, and one Ethernet port, enabling easy connection of multiple external devices for multi-screen expansion.
In terms of storage and performance, the IdeaCentre Mini x offers flexible options, available with Snapdragon X chip or Snapdragon X Plus, capable of supporting up to 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage space. Additionally, it features the latest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for high-speed wireless networking.
This product, which combines portability, performance, and expandability, will enter the market in April with an expected starting price of $659.99.
ThinkCentre neo 50q.
Focusing on the office needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, the ThinkCentre neo 50q was born. Its design is minimalist and practical, and the compact body contains reliable performance.
In terms of core configuration, it uses Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips or X Plus, with memory of up to 16GB, enough to handle tasks such as running multiple office software, document processing, and data analysis. The layout of the front ports is similar to the IdeaCentre Mini x, facilitating quick access to USB sticks, mobile hard drives, and other peripherals, while the headphone jack meets the demand for conference calls.
There is a rich variety of rear ports, including two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB-A 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 connection, and one Ethernet port, ensuring the connectivity needs for multiple devices in an enterprise office setting. It uses Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, providing stable and high-speed wireless network support.
As an enterprise-level product, the ThinkCentre neo 50q has been carefully refined for stability and manageability, reducing the burden on enterprise IT operations. It will be launched in early February with an expected starting price of $849.