Lenovo’s latest powerhouse mini PC, the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra Gen 2, has quietly landed on JD for around $2,387, surprising enthusiasts with a mix of workstation muscle and gaming performance. It’s not just another compact box – it’s Lenovo’s way of redefining what a small form factor computer can achieve when given the right hardware freedom.
Unlike the usual mini PCs that rely on integrated or low-power GPUs, the Neo Ultra Gen 2 packs a discrete GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card paired with Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 285 processor from the Arrow Lake generation. 
That means this device isn’t just for spreadsheets or light creative work – it’s a serious contender for content creators, developers, and even gamers who demand desktop-grade performance without dedicating an entire desk to a tower PC.
To put things in perspective, Lenovo has been experimenting with this concept since 2024, when it launched the YOGA Portal Mini PC equipped with a Core i7-14700 CPU and an RTX 4070. The new Neo Ultra Gen 2 builds on that foundation but opts for a more balanced, thermally efficient setup while still maintaining upgrade flexibility. It’s slightly smaller than the YOGA Portal, featuring a 3.6-liter chassis, yet it’s bulkier than many typical mini PCs – a necessary compromise to house a full-sized GPU.
Internally, Lenovo equips the Neo Ultra Gen 2 with 32GB of DDR5 SODIMM memory running at 5600 MT/s and a 1TB NVMe SSD as standard
. But that’s just the beginning: users can install up to four M.2 drives, including one reserved for Wi-Fi, giving massive potential for customization and future storage expansion. Compared to the previous generation’s two-slot design, this is a substantial step forward.
Connectivity and usability are equally impressive. The front I/O offers a convenient mix of 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Around the back, users get additional USB ports and four display outputs – three DisplayPorts and one HDMI – all driven by the RTX 5060 GPU. In a rare move for mini PCs, Lenovo also integrated built-in 2W stereo speakers, making quick audio playback possible without external accessories.
For price-conscious buyers, Lenovo has undercut its own YOGA Portal by about 1,000 Yuan (roughly $140). At 16,999 Yuan, it’s not cheap, but it targets a very specific audience – professionals who need a balance of power, compactness, and reliability. Interestingly, despite being showcased in April 2025, Lenovo hasn’t made a formal announcement about the retail release, suggesting this might be a soft launch that quietly slipped into availability on JD.
In short, the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra Gen 2 isn’t trying to be the smallest – it’s trying to be the most capable. 
Between the Arrow Lake CPU, the RTX 5060 GPU, and upgrade-friendly internals, Lenovo has created one of the most versatile mini PCs on the market. It’s the kind of machine that blurs the line between professional workstation and compact gaming PC, setting a new bar for what ‘mini’ can mean in 2025.
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Lenovo is killing it with these stealth launches lately ngl