GEEKOM A5 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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GEEKOM A5
Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
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?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A5
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Reviewer impression of fan noise
Robtech described fan noise on his 16GB/512GB A5 as low and unobtrusive, though audible. This is his impression of the reviewed unit, not a MiniPCBench noise score.
Robtech · 9:48
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Reviewer impression of fan noise Not available
5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A5
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover
ETA PRIME showed the A5 bottom cover still attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable after removing its four screws. Open it carefully when accessing the memory or drives.
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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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Ribbon cable beneath the cover 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?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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References
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GEEKOM. A5 US configurations and specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ETA PRIME. CHEAP Ryzen Mini PC Tested! GEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U) Gaming & Performance Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Affiliate and software-key links; review-unit acquisition not established.
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Robtech. My Favourite GEEKOM Mini PC - GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review sample; affiliate and coupon links.
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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.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A5
- Supports 48 GB more memory
- Provides 3 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 | A5 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130V |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A5 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5X-8533, memory on package |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 3 | 1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 1 x Realtek RTL8111K-CG Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Realtek RTL8922AE Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A5 | 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 |