Customers appreciate the IdeaCentre Mini Desktop for its compact size, strong performance, and ease of use. The device has sufficient ports and power for various needs, making it a valuable option. However, some customers feel the RAM is limited.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Ports, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome mini desktop
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this mini desktop. I was having trouble finding a laptop (at a reasonable price) that would run my scrapbooking software. I was using a surfacepro which I still love, but the pricepoint to upgrade to one that met my system specs was not in the budget.
Then I saw this mini desktop. At first I was concerned by the lack of reviews, but I guess it was too new for one. Since I knew lenovo made good products (have other lenovo laptops in our home) I figured the risk was low
I have nothing negative to report after almost a month of use. It met all my system specs, reasonably priced, doesn't take up much room, and is easy to transport and use on my crafting weekends.
It was super easy to set up, is fast, quiet, and had plenty of ports as you can see from pictures of what I have plugged in: an external hard drive (usb), hdmi monitor (hdmi), wireless keyboard/ mouse (usb), wireless headphones (usb) and some to spare. I couldn't be more excited.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Mini PC – A Cute Compact Powerhouse
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I absolutely love this desktop. I've been running it 24/7 since May 2024 as a reliable all-in-one solution for a media server, game server, and security DVR. Thanks to consistent UEFI updates from Lenovo, any early bugs have been ironed out, and the unit is now rock-solid stable.
Although Lenovo officially lists the maximum specs as 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, I've successfully upgraded it to 64GB of memory and installed two 4TB NVMe SSDs without issue. The upgrades were straightforward—just a long-neck screwdriver needed. It seems Lenovo simply didn't test higher-capacity configurations, because the CPU and motherboard handle them with ease.
The Intel Core i7-13700H is impressively powerful for multitasking, yet consumes far less power than a standard desktop processor. Since this setup is essentially a high-end laptop motherboard inside a compact aluminum shell, it delivers excellent performance while staying extremely energy-efficient—even under heavy load.
My only gripe is the integrated power supply. I generally prefer external PSUs for easier replacement, but this one is a 92% efficiency Platinum-rated unit, and replacements are only around $100, which is reasonable.
Connectivity is another highlight: there’s an abundance of USB ports, and the rear USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed data and peripheral connections.
Overall, this little machine is a powerhouse. It draws very little power, runs cool, and outperforms traditional desktops in efficiency across the board.
Pro tip: If you're thinking about buying an all-in-one PC, consider this mini desktop instead. Unlike all-in-ones—where a broken screen turns the whole unit into e-waste—this system can be paired with any monitor or TV. Its footprint is small enough to fit neatly under a monitor stand, making it a smarter, more flexible choice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey MasterEL,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that you absolutely love your IdeaCentre Mini and that you've really made it your own. We appreciate your comments, as they do not go unnoted.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Ports, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sleek & Powerful Lil Guy
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great computer. Small, sleek, and pretty lightweight. Love the color! It has multiple ports to plug into. I am able to run the program Civil3D while having multiple tabs open. It's given me no issues so far!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey SarahR,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini is working great for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Idea Centre Mini
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This mini PC is the perfect option - it has met every one of my needs and exceeded expectations. Lenovo did this the right way. Compact size is an incredible space saver but is no compromise in performance. Super quick and easy setup and super intuitive making everything a breeze. Lenovo support even helped me with an issue I was having with my multiple monitor setup and the issue wasn’t in Lenovo’s scope. Props to Lenovo - I couldn’t be happier with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Real Best Buy so far
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good purchase, it’s small but powerful and fast and also the nicest thing is can easily bring even when traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi JenniferB, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini has been quite good to you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini Desktop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently needed to switch computers and was given guidelines by my computer guru to help me decide. I needed small desktop area with large computer capabilities. This computer FIT THE BILL. While everyone around me wanted me to move to a different operating system, I needed to keep with a windows/android based computer. The speed on this computer is amazing - enough that it impressed my apple loving computer guru fixer - the space available is amazing; it is not overloaded with unnecessary apps. I have always been an "all in one" computer user, but they wear out too quickly. This computer has more than enough space, with room for expansion if needed. I have so much space on my desk due to this small footprint of a desktop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ideacentre mini - New favorite computer!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good. Very quick to process things. Setup was a breeze. The intel i7 processor makes the computer work super quick, and the 16gig ram lets me do several things at once without messing up. I like to edit videos on CapCut, and it works beautifully. Also the sleek small design fits perfectly on my desk, barely taking up any space. I also really like the idea that I can use it as my own cloud server. I wish I knew that before I spent money on Google... Oh, and I like that it has plenty of connections, including 2 connectors for 2 monitors, so I don't have to buy an extra docking station! (1 hdmi & 1 display port - both look great on screen) Definitely worth the the buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey LuisR, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini is your absolute favorite! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small space saver
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent i love it exellent for a small desk personal desk
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi JessicaC, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're glad to hear that you love your IdeaCentre Mini, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good, compact PC for everyday use.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PC has a lot of capability packed into a small package. I love the small footprint - takes up very little space on my desk. So far, it has done everything I need it to do. The only thing I would change would be to have an "audio out" jack on the rear of the case, so I didn't have my speaker system cable protruding on the front.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi ARBuyer, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini has been great for your use, and we appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Mini Computer!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great mini computer. Powerful enough to work for small business!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, SamanthaM, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini has been great for you and your business, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Mini PC.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works perfectly. Good price. This mini PC sits in a small space on your desktop.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 thumbs up!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
amazing power, speed and memory in such a compact size. very sharp looking as well. highly recomend it
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, JeffJ. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini's features, performance and design impresses and meets your needs well. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I recommend it 100%
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great fast speed good level of security. Clear content
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ports, Size
Cons mentioned:
Noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Micro PC for Everyday Productivity
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice size micro pc that can fit on a small desk. Use it mainly for web browsing, streaming movies and music. Plenty of usb connections and the Bluetooth wrks well with my wireless mouse and keyboard.
Only negatives are it’s a little loud when under a heavy load and the storage is on the low end. Don’t expect it to run any games but that isn’t what I use it for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product: Even for my small business
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is one of the best computer purchases that I have made in a long time. I really needed something fast, quiet, compact, and portable. First-time having a mini desktop and I do not think I could go back to the big towers. I have a small business that needed a major system upgrade and this was it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bill w
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like it Small and convenient doesn't take up much space in the desk. Easy to move around if I have to, and it's fast
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey BillW, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini is a great fit for you, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
INCREDIBLE
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This thing is extremely fast! I got this to replace my giant PC and it’s actually faster than my huge powerful PC that I built. I’m using this for music production and recording. I produce a lot of big cinematic, very large film music projects with sometimes up to 150 tracks of instruments and vocals, and it handles 150 tracks with over 400 plugins running, no problem at all. Definitely recommend this.
I saw one review on here mention that the RAM is limited to 16GB and another review mention that the m.2 hard drive is limited to 1TB, and neither of those are true. I upgraded this to 4TB of hard drive space, and 64GB of RAM and it’s working great!
I love this thing! I’ll never go back to a giant PC tower.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, Jarred, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini has been incredible for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really nice computer in space saving format
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A lot of power packed in a small box. The person I set it up for was great full for the recovered desk space.
The only fly in the ointment was that our speakers wouldn't work on the headphone jack and there's no line in. Resolved it with an inexpensive pair of USB speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey JonA,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that this IdeaCentre Mini is a great solution for the user.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact ,fast, and simple, powerful mini pc.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simply just plug it in and connect it to a monitor and do the updates . It will work. Simple and easy. Ot has enough ports to connect your devices. The size is not bulky and it doesn't take up all the space that a tower does. I need something compact, but just as compatible as a tower,and easy to use. Lenovo knows how to do mini pc.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi DeeD, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're glad to hear that your IdeaCentre Mini is working out well for you, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective and feedback with us.
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Idea Centre 13th Gen i7 Mini
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this PC in July (23) to replace a work laptop that was setup with a docking station and dual monitors. It has turned out to be perfect option to the laptop. The compact size, internal PSU and efficient I/O resources make this a great desktop solution. The dual video outputs (DP/HDMI) and USB resources allowed me to eliminate the docking station. The 13th Gen i7 CPU provides fast performance. It is solidly built, lightweight and provides easy access for future storage upgrades. Very happy with this purchase.