The Asus VivoMini is a mini PC family from ASUS that is sold with several Intel Core processors, including the i5, and supports up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage and lets the buyer choose from six operating systems.
Asus VivoMini Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5
| Asus VivoMini (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | 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, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Asus VivoMini.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 1 TB maximum of the Asus VivoMini.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro. The buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system. The Asus VivoMini is listed with Windows 10 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN, two HDMI 2.0 ports, VESA mounting and a 12V DC power input.
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The Asus VivoMini has a 2.5-inch drive bay and a 4-in-1 card reader. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no card reader.
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The Asus VivoMini is designed for 8th Gen Intel processors. The Thinvent Treo has 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus VivoMini if you need a mini PC with a 2.5-inch drive bay and a card reader, running Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and SSD capacity, a newer Intel Core processor, or the option to run Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
