Lenovo
Lenovo 11MQ002HUS-4228-25448 ThinkCentre M90q Mini Desktop i5
UHDi5-1150032GB DDR4135WBluetooth 5.1
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 puts an 11th-gen hexa-core i5 and 32GB of DDR4 into a sub-1L chassis — workstation-class multitasking without the workstation footprint.
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Overview
Key Features
Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, USB Keyboard, .
Intel Core i5-11500 Hexa Core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11500 2.70GHz Processor (upto 4.6 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Core , 12-Threads, ) ; Intel UHD 750 Integrated Graphics, .
32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 135W Power Supply; Black Color, .
1TB SATA SSD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Pro-64.,
Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i5-11500, 6-Core/12-Thread, 2.70 GHz base / 4.6 GHz boost, 12MB Cache
Memory
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB SATA SSD
Graphics
Intel UHD 750 (integrated)
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), Bluetooth 5.1
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
USB Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
Video Output
1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort (DP)
Audio
Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power Supply
135W
Color
Black
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal (1-year, 1-user subscription)
Included Accessories
USB Keyboard
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM is a standout configuration at this price tier — heavy multitasking, VM workloads, and developer environments run without memory pressure.
- Native triple-display support via HDMI 2.0 and dual DisplayPort eliminates the need for a separate dock or DisplayLink adapter for multi-monitor setups.
- i5-11500's 12 threads (6 cores, 12 threads) and 4.6 GHz boost clock handle sustained parallel workloads that significantly outpace 10th-gen alternatives.
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 represent current-generation wireless standards, reducing upgrade lag for environments already on AX infrastructure.
- 1TB SATA SSD provides substantial base storage; M.2 slot supports NVMe upgrades for users who need higher sequential throughput later.
👎 Cons
- SATA SSD interface caps sequential read at roughly 550 MB/s — users running database workloads or large media transfers will hit this ceiling versus NVMe alternatives.
- Intel UHD 750, while improved over prior integrated GPUs, cannot drive GPU-compute or graphics-intensive workloads; no discrete GPU option exists in this form factor.
- Ships with Windows 10 Pro rather than Windows 11, which may require an upgrade for users targeting the latest OS feature set or support timelines.
- 135W power supply requirement means desktop power consumption is higher than some competing mini PCs — relevant for always-on deployments at scale.
- No optical drive — expected at this form factor, but worth noting for environments that still rely on disc-based software installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the i5-11500's Intel UHD 750 integrated graphics perform for display-heavy workloads?
The UHD 750 is Intel's Xe-architecture integrated GPU, a significant step up from the UHD 630 in prior generations. It supports up to three independent displays via the M90q's HDMI and dual DisplayPort outputs — no dock required. For business applications, video conferencing, and light image editing, it performs well. GPU-accelerated rendering, 3D modeling, and gaming at meaningful detail levels are outside its scope.
Does 32GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM actually make a difference at this form factor?
Yes, materially. 32GB is the threshold where the machine stops being memory-constrained under heavy multitasking — running multiple VMs, browser-heavy development environments, or large spreadsheet models simultaneously. The i5-11500's 12 threads can be utilized more fully when the system isn't throttled by paging to storage. This is the configuration's primary competitive differentiator against 8GB or 16GB alternatives.
What display configurations does the M90q support natively without a dock?
The ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 provides 1x HDMI 2.0 and 2x DisplayPort outputs, enabling three simultaneous monitor connections. Maximum resolution varies by output, but the platform supports 4K at 60Hz on DP and HDMI 2.0. This is a native capability — no DisplayLink or software rendering layer is involved.
Is the 1TB SATA SSD the only storage option, and can it be upgraded?
The unit ships with a 1TB SATA SSD in the M.2 slot. The M90q Gen 2 also supports NVMe M.2 drives in that same slot, so upgrading to a faster NVMe drive is a viable option. Check the specific slot key (M-key) before purchasing an NVMe replacement to confirm compatibility.
Does the included Microsoft 365 Personal subscription transfer or have activation limits?
Microsoft 365 Personal is a 1-year subscription for one user. It ties to a Microsoft account upon activation and covers desktop installations of Office apps on up to 5 devices under that account. It is not transferable once activated.
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