ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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3Can it game?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access
Level1Techs showed that the Kensington lock prevents access to the bottom panel on the reviewed 64GB unit.
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SSD is exposed beside the fan Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access Not available
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SSD is exposed beside the fan
Sai IT’s opened Gen 6 shows the M.2 SSD beside the fan assembly, accessible without removing that assembly. The video uses Australian model 13HR002FAU with a different wireless adapter from this US configuration.
Sai IT Pty Ltd · 2:00
7Is it good value?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked
Level1Techs demonstrated the firmware key-management options and reported that a Linux installation with custom EFI keys worked. The distribution, kernel and firmware version were not specified.
Level1Techs · 5:09
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked Not available
References
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ASUS. ExpertCenter PN55 US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Level1Techs. Is it Worth it? A Quick Overview of the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 64GB DDR5-5600, 2 x 32GB / 1TB Micron NVMe SSD. Performance mode for benchmarks. Windows edition, Linux distribution, kernel and firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Acquisition terms unconfirmed. YouTube displays an affiliate product tag; editor links ASUS in the description.
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Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 13HR002KUS specifications. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Sai IT Pty Ltd. Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen6 Tiny PC Unboxing | Internal | First Boot | Device Manager 13HR002FAU. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Australian 13HR002FAU: Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5X-8533, 512GB Gen 4 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7. Firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and any manufacturer relationship were not stated in the inspected description.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
- Supports 80 GB more memory
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 1
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc 130V |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | LPDDR5X-8533, memory on package |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG | 1 x Realtek RTL8111K-CG Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Realtek RTL8922AE Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |