The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a tiny Intel Core i5 mini PC with Wi-Fi, sold with Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) processor, which also has a compact mini PC form factor, Wi-Fi 5 dual band and an operating system choice including Windows 11 Pro.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q (10T7007WUS) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400T | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is listed at 16 GB.
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Larger storage range: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 256 GB configuration of the Lenovo.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 6 cores on the Lenovo.
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Choice of operating system: Thinvent Treo models can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS or without an operating system.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, which is useful where a second wired network connection is needed.
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Trade-off: The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q uses an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, while the Thinvent Treo models use 12th Gen processors. We could not confirm the Lenovo's Bluetooth and port-level details beyond the listed specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q if you need a compact desktop with Windows 10 Pro and a 256 GB SSD. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, more cores or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
