The Beelink EQi12 with Intel Core i3-1220P is a mini PC with 2 Ethernet ports, dual display output and WiFi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which uses a 12th-gen Intel i3 processor in the same mini PC form factor, with 2 Ethernet ports, dual display output and dual band WiFi.
Beelink EQi12 i3-1220P vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Beelink EQi12 Core i3-1220P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-1220P | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 8 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wireless | WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | 2 | 2 (HDMI, VGA) | 2 (HDMI, VGA) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against up to 32 GB for the Beelink EQi12.
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The Beelink EQi12 supports up to 8 TB of storage, against up to 2 TB on the Thinvent Treo.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 cores, against up to 10 cores on the Beelink EQi12 i3-1220P.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U and the Beelink EQi12 both use 12th-gen Intel Core i3 processors.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and a 12V DC power input.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Beelink EQi12 if you need the higher core count of the i3-1220P or the larger storage ceiling of up to 8 TB. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux and embedded options, and a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall.
