Lenovo Launches Snapdragon-Powered Mini PCs at CES 2025

The ThinkCentre neo 50q QC and IdeaCentre Mini x aim to bring Windows on Arm to desktops with AI-focused Snapdragon X chips.

Lenovo introduced two mini PCs, the ThinkCentre neo 50q QC and IdeaCentre Mini x, both powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series chips, at CES 2025.
The Snapdragon X chip is designed for budget-conscious devices, offering AI features like Windows 11 Copilot+ and delivering up to 45 TOPS of AI performance.
The ThinkCentre neo 50q QC starts at $849, features Wi-Fi 6E, and supports up to 16GB of RAM, while the IdeaCentre Mini x starts at $659 and includes Wi-Fi 7 and configurations up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Both mini PCs include multiple connectivity options, such as HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort, and Ethernet ports, and require active cooling for their compact designs.
The Snapdragon X chip is expected to power a broader range of affordable laptops and desktops in 2025, with devices from major manufacturers like Lenovo, Dell, and HP priced around $600.