Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

As used-market small form factors go, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a known quantity: standard parts, a wide configuration ladder, and steady supply on the secondary market.

Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.

Across 7 tracked listings, the median asking price is $130.

Configurations you will actually see

The CPU options we track for the ThinkCentre M720q are the Core i5-8400T and Core i5-8500T. These are 8th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.

Memory options run from 6 GB to 16 GB (6 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB). For a current operating system, treat anything below 8 GB as a first upgrade, not a final configuration.

Solid-state storage options include 128GB SSD and 256GB SSD.

Upgrade path and running costs

The full-size case leaves room for standard parts and a conventional power supply, which makes this one of the easiest classes of machine to upgrade and repair.

Our compactness rating for this chassis: 100/100 — the smallest class we rate.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the ThinkCentre M720q does the job at a low sensible price.

Full specifications, current options and tracked prices live on its spec sheet; the desktop catalog and the Lenovo desktops page help place it among the alternatives.

Verdict

Judged as a tool rather than a toy, the ThinkCentre M720q holds a clear niche at the sensible end of the used market.

Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $100 to $220, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 12/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.