The Apple Mac Mini M2 is a compact mini PC built on Apple's ARM-based M2 chip, with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU in its base configuration. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Apple Mac Mini M2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U
| Apple Mac Mini M2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (ARM), 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB unified memory (up to 24 GB at point of sale) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB or 512 GB SSD by default (up to 2 TB) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | macOS | DOS (other operating systems available on request) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 24 GB maximum for the Apple Mac Mini M2.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, the same maximum as the Apple Mac Mini M2.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an Intel x86 processor, while the Apple Mac Mini M2 uses Apple's ARM-based M2 chip.
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The Apple Mac Mini M2 has 8 CPU cores, against 6 cores in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1215U.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a dual LAN option, and the Apple Mac Mini M2 runs macOS.
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The Apple Mac Mini M2 runs macOS, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC runs DOS, with other operating systems available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple Mac Mini M2 if you want macOS and Apple's M2 chip in a compact mini PC. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a larger RAM ceiling of up to 64 GB, an Intel processor, or a choice of operating system.
