Sometimes the most interesting gadgets don’t come with launch events or flashy trailers. Lenovo’s new Lecoo Mini Pro is one of those — a small, affordable PC that just… appeared. Quietly launched in China, it’s easy to overlook at first glance. But look closer, and there’s a lot packed inside this little box. And yes, it really starts at under $400.
A Mini PC That Doesn’t Feel Stripped Down
Lenovo’s Lecoo brand doesn’t typically make headlines, but the Mini Pro might change that—at least for people looking for a compact, low-cost desktop that doesn’t feel sluggish out of the gate.
At its core, the Mini Pro runs on AMD’s Ryzen 7 8745H, paired with Radeon 780M integrated graphics. That’s a 4nm chip, built for laptops, but with solid performance and energy efficiency. More importantly, Lenovo allows you to push it—literally—with a 70W performance mode. So while this isn’t a gaming rig, you can actually throw some heavier tasks at it without immediately regretting the decision.
It’s also genuinely small. Think Mac mini size. And like Apple’s compact desktop, it’s wrapped in a sleek aluminum alloy chassis that looks a lot more premium than its price might suggest.
Lenovo LeEco Mini PC: Specs That Actually Scale
Here’s where it gets interesting. The Lecoo Mini Pro supports up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 5600MHz and up to 2TB of SSD storage, thanks to two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots. That’s enough to handle most office work, creative tasks, and even a bit of light editing.
It also includes WiFi 6, two USB 4 ports, and a quiet mode that lowers fan noise down to just 32 decibels — about the level of a whisper, or maybe a quiet library. That kind of thermal tuning isn’t always expected at this price.
Is it perfect? No. You’re still working with integrated graphics and limited thermal headroom. But for students, remote workers, or anyone trying to reclaim desk space without gutting performance, this feels like a win.
What’s the Catch?
There isn’t a big one — at least not yet. It’s only launched in China, and we don’t have a global release date. The base model is priced at 2,699 yuan, which converts to roughly $377 USD. That could shift with international pricing, if it ever leaves China at all.
But if it does? Lenovo might have a sleeper hit on its hands. It’s rare to see a machine this well-balanced at this size, in this price bracket. No launch fanfare. No livestream. Just a quietly solid machine for people who care more about getting things done than about RGB lights or bragging rights.
