The BenQ all-in-one PC is a slot-in PC for BenQ boards and smart displays. The facts available for it describe an Intel Core i5 12th Gen processor (the i5-1235U model), 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, pre-installed Windows 11 Pro (trial version), Wi-Fi 6, a 1GbE Ethernet port and HDMI 2.0 output. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1235U, which offers the same processor with larger memory and storage options, Dual LAN and dual-band Wi-Fi.
BenQ All-in-One PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | BenQ OPS Slot-In PC (TEY41) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1235U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB (up to 64 GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | OPS slot-in PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Not stated | Not stated |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6, 1GbE Ethernet | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Dual LAN | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Dual LAN |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (trial version) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Greater memory headroom: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers RAM options up to 64 GB, compared with the 8 GB stated for the BenQ slot-in PC.
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Greater storage range: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD options from 128 GB up to 2 TB, against the 256 GB stated for the BenQ.
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Dual LAN: Thinvent Treo models with Dual LAN provide two network ports, which the BenQ facts do not list.
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Trade-off: The BenQ slot-in PC is designed to plug into a BenQ board or smart display and is pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI 2.0 output, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with DOS and Wi-Fi 5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BenQ OPS slot-in PC if you need a PC that integrates directly into a BenQ board or smart display and want Windows 11 Pro and Wi-Fi 6 out of the box. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a standalone system with more RAM, more storage and dual network ports for business or industrial use.
