The Aoostar N1 Pro is a compact mini PC built around the Intel N150 processor, with dual 2.5GbE LAN, triple 4K display support and LPDDR5 memory. Its closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Celeron N5095A up to Intel Core i3 and i5 processors with up to 64 GB of RAM and fanless-free compact builds. Thinvent's Treo line is a strong fit for buyers who want more processing headroom and larger memory capacity in a similar mini form factor.
Aoostar N1 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Feature | Aoostar N1 Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Intel N150 (2 CPU options listed) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 12 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB DDR4 (up to 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2242 NVMe slot | 2 TB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 2 TB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Compact mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | Dual band WiFi or No WiFi | Dual band WiFi or No WiFi |
| LAN | Dual 2.5GbE LAN | Not stated | Dual LAN (on selected SKUs) |
| Display Output | Triple 4K display support | Not stated | Not stated |
| TDP | 6W | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo i3-1215U models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, compared with up to 12 GB on the Aoostar N1 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo i3-1215U provides 6 cores and 12 threads' worth of processing headroom across the range, compared with 4 cores on the N150.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of dual-band WiFi or no WiFi, and some SKUs include dual LAN.
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The Aoostar N1 Pro has a 6W TDP and dual 2.5GbE LAN with triple 4K display support, which are not stated for the Thinvent Treo range.
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The Aoostar N1 Pro uses LPDDR5 memory, while Thinvent Treo models use DDR4 (DDR5 on the Core Ultra 5 125U model).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Aoostar N1 Pro if your priorities are dual 2.5GbE networking, triple 4K display output and a low 6W TDP for light office or networking tasks. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more processing power and far larger memory capacity, such as multitasking, virtualization or heavier business workloads.
