The AcePC AK1 is an ultra-compact mini PC built around an Intel Celeron J3455 processor with Intel HD 500 integrated graphics. It is aimed at basic office work, web browsing, media playback and very small desk setups. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a 4-core Intel Celeron mini PC, with more RAM and storage headroom.
AcePC AK1 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| AcePC AK1 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron J3455 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB (per listing) | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) |
| Ethernet | 1 port (1G) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available as a separate SKU) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (No WiFi option available) |
Key differences
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More memory: The Thinvent Treo range supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the AcePC AK1's listed maximum of 12 GB.
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More storage: Thinvent Treo SSDs go up to 2 TB, against the AcePC AK1's listed maximum of 128 GB.
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Newer processors: The Treo range includes Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, plus AMD Ryzen 5 options, which go well beyond the AK1's Celeron J3455.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo units can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS, while the AK1 is listed with Windows 10.
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Trade-off: The AcePC AK1 is the more compact unit at 128 × 128 × 37 mm, while the Thinvent Treo measures 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the AcePC AK1 if you need a very small, low-power unit for basic office work, browsing and media playback. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger SSD storage, a newer processor, or a choice of operating system. For heavier multitasking, the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has the most headroom.
