Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q G6 Tiny mini PC Core Ultra 5 225T 16/512 GB

Tiny is the compact form factor of ThinkCentre mini PCs: it needs no floor space the way a tower does and fits beside the monitor, on a shelf or under the desktop. There is no optical drive, since software and files now arrive over the network or via USB. The black enclosure looks equally at home in an office, at a reception desk or in a home office.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a ten-core processor. Intel's T models are energy-efficient versions designed precisely for compact enclosures where there is less room for cooling. Office suites, accounting software, web apps and video calls run smoothly even with several programs open at once. Graphics come from integrated Intel Graphics, which is enough for office work and two monitors.

The 16 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz is fitted as a single 16 GB SODIMM module rather than soldered to the board, which means it is a standard, replaceable module. The 512 GB SSD starts Windows 11 Pro and your applications quickly and has room for the programs and documents you work with. Exact upgrade options are listed in the Lenovo hardware maintenance manual.

The front panel has a USB-C port (10 Gbit/s, with 5 V 0.9 A charging), two 10 Gbit/s USB-A ports and a 3.5 mm headset combo jack. One front USB-A port is Always On and charges a phone at 5 V 2.1 A even when the PC is switched off. At the back are two 5 Gbit/s USB-A ports, one supporting Smart Power On so you can wake the PC from the keyboard, plus HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and Gigabit Ethernet.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 let you place the PC where there is no network cable and connect wireless headphones or a mouse. Windows 11 Pro supports BitLocker drive encryption, domain join and enterprise management tools that the Home edition lacks. The box includes a black USB keyboard with an English layout and a USB Calliope mouse.

Companies equipping an office with uniform, manageable workstations; accountants and office staff who need two monitors and a quiet, small computer; reception desks, customer service points or checkout areas with little desk space; and home offices that want desktop performance without a large tower.