Lenovo’s Luna Grey finish strikes a balance between modern and professional, with most of the exterior crafted from sturdy aluminum. The desktop was designed with sustainability in mind, with recycled materials used in both the metal and plastic components.
At 4.4 by 7.7 by 7.7 inches (HWD), the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra occupies about 260 cubic inches, or about one-tenth the volume of a standard mid-tower. While larger than the MSI Pro DP21 (2.2 by 8 by 8.2 inches) and especially the Asus NUC 15 Pro+ (2.1 by 4.4 by 4.6 inches), the ThinkCentre internally houses its 350-watt power supply. At the same time, both rivals rely on external, laptop-style adapters. Unfortunately, the ThinkCentre’s size rules out VESA mounting, so desk placement is your only option.
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Port selection is generous. Up front, you’ll find two USB Type-A ports (10Gbps), a 20Gbps USB Type-C connection, a 3.5mm audio jack, and the power button. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with integrated antennas that keep the chassis free of external protrusions.
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Around back, the system adds four more USB Type-A ports (two at 5Gbps, two at 10Gbps), a Gigabit Ethernet jack, and an impressive seven video outputs: two HDMI 2.1 and five DisplayPort connectors. That’s a standout feature in this class; for comparison, the MSI Pro DP21 contains just one HDMI and one DisplayPort. A Kensington-style lock slot on the left side adds a layer of physical security.
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Upgrades are straightforward: twist off the rubber feet to access Philips-head screws on the bottom panel. Inside, you’ll find two M.2 Type-2280 slots for SSDs and two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots for laptop-style memory.
