The Bmax B5 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, a maximum of 8 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage, Wi-Fi, and Windows 10. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is the closest alternative, with Intel Core i5 and Core Ultra 5 processors, more RAM and storage, and a choice of operating systems.
Bmax B5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Bmax B5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th 120U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (5250U) | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 2 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5 12th 1240P has up to 64 GB RAM, against 8 GB on the Bmax B5.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with 2 TB of SSD storage, against a maximum of 256 GB on the Bmax B5.
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The Thinvent Treo has 12 processor cores, against 2 cores on the Bmax B5.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Bmax B5 supports up to 3 displays. The Thinvent Treo has 2 HDMI and 1 VGA output on the Core 5 120U model, and 1 HDMI and 1 VGA on the 1240P model.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bmax B5 if you need a compact Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 and up to 8 GB RAM running Windows 10. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, more processor cores, or a choice of operating system.
