Mini PC with ARM processor on sale for the first time! Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini offers decent performance and 32 GB RAM

Mini PCs with Snapdragon are still a rarity, and this Lenovo is one of them. The IdeaCentre Mini 01Q8X10 now costs 22,490 CZK with code ALZADNY10. The hardware is appealing, but before you decide, it’s important to understand one crucial thing – it doesn’t run on the usual Windows for standard PCs.

Quick summary:
✅ It suits you if you want a quiet and energy-efficient mini PC for office work, web browsing, and multimedia, are attracted by Copilot+ features, and your software runs on ARM.
⚠️ Be aware mainly of Windows on ARM – some programs and drivers (e.g., some printers) don’t work or run via emulation; memory is soldered on, and fans can get noisy under load.
💡 For 22,490 CZK, you get 32 GB RAM, a 1TB drive, and a true Copilot+ PC – but reviewers advise getting it only on sale, and that’s exactly what’s happening now.

What Snapdragon brings to mini PCs

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 – a ten-core ARM chip with a frequency of up to 3.4 GHz, which handles office tasks, multitasking, and typical multimedia workloads. And unlike many “AI” notebooks, this is a true Copilot+ PC: the Hexagon neural unit manages around 45 TOPS, so local Windows AI features will run as they should. In addition, there’s a generous 32 GB LPDDR5x, a 1TB NVMe SSD (a second M.2 slot remains free for expansion), and modern Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity is rich – front USB-C and USB-A (10 Gb/s) and a headphone jack, rear fast USB4, additional USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, and wired Ethernet. Security is handled by TPM 2.0, the 150 W power supply is hidden inside, and upon registration, you get a three-year warranty. The whole unit weighs 1.8 kg and takes up minimal space on the desk.

Before you order: ARM changes the rules

This is the most important sentence in the entire article: the computer runs on Windows on ARM, not the usual x86. Most modern applications already handle ARM or run via emulation, but not everything. A Czech owner in a review encountered problems installing programs and couldn’t get a Brother printer to work – and similar issues with drivers and older software are typical for ARM. So, before you click buy, verify that your key programs and peripherals have ARM support. Other things to note: the memory is soldered on (you can only expand storage), the Adreno graphics are not for gaming – some titles won’t even launch on ARM – and international tests point out that the fans can get quite noisy under full load. Precisely because of these compromises, it received only average scores in reviews, but consistently with the caveat that it makes sense on sale.

If you live with modern applications, desire a quiet and energy-efficient PC with Copilot+, and don’t need to game or rely on exotic software, this small Lenovo box on sale is a reasonable choice. However, if you have specific programs or an older printer running at home, check compatibility before you open your wallet.

Would you give Windows on ARM a chance, or are you sticking with the proven x86?