Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 vs MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
Core i9-14900HX / RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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3Can it game?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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4Is it loud or hot?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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5How much electricity does it use?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
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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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 -
One memory module in the reviewed unit Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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SSD is exposed beside the fan Not available
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One memory module in the reviewed unit
TechTablets found one 32GB SO-DIMM and an empty second memory slot. Other reviewers received different layouts, so confirm the installed module count before buying.
TechTablets · 3:18
7Is it good value?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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8Will it be dependable?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Bazzite devices worked in one review Not available
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Linux controls were limited Not available
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Wi-Fi issue in an unspecified Mint build Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
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Bazzite devices worked in one review
Craft Computing reported working networking, audio, card reader and sleep without extra setup on his Bazzite installation. The exact distribution build was not disclosed; this does not establish compatibility with every Linux version.
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Linux controls were limited
Craft Computing reported no manufacturer Linux application for changing power profiles or RGB lighting. He changed the power mode in firmware.
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Wi-Fi issue in an unspecified Mint build
TechTablets reported a Wi-Fi 7 driver problem with his Linux Mint installation. He did not identify the release and said it might have been older. This differs from the Bazzite experience reported by Craft Computing.
TechTablets · 11:18
References
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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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MINISFORUM. AtomMan G7 Pro specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core i9-14900HX / RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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TechTablets. Atomman G7 Pro Review - 14900HX & RTX 5070 SFF PC!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core i9-14900HX / RTX 5070 Laptop / one 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware version unconfirmed. Early review unit.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and sponsorship were not specified in the inspected description.
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Craft Computing. It's Not Me Microsoft, it's you... Switching my whole family to Linux. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core i9-14900HX / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5-5200 across two SO-DIMMs / 1TB NVMe / Bazzite; distribution build, kernel and firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a review unit; affiliate links disclosed.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro
- Supports 80 GB more memory
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 1
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | AtomMan G7 Pro |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 24 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | AtomMan G7 Pro |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533, memory on package | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | AtomMan G7 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek RTL8111K-CG Gigabit Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Realtek RTL8922AE Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | AtomMan G7 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | 1 liters | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |