The BMAX mini PC is a compact Windows 11 desktop sold in several configurations. The BMAX range in the facts we hold includes a B4 Pro with an Intel 12th Gen N97 and up to 16GB memory and 512GB storage, a B6 Turbo with an Intel Core i5-8257U, 16GB DDR4 and NVMe SSD storage, and a B11 Pro with an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U, 16GB LPDDR5 and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which has higher memory and storage maximums and the same Windows 11 Pro operating system.
BMAX Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| BMAX Mini PC (Core i5 class) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th 1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the BMAX.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, four times the 512 GB maximum of the BMAX.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U uses a 13th Gen Intel processor, and the Treo with Core i5-1240P uses a 12th Gen Intel processor, the same Intel Core i5 family as the BMAX range.
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The BMAX lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. The Thinvent Treo's listed wireless is Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Gigabit Ethernet on some configurations, and the Treo with Core i5-1335U has two USB 3.2 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an operating system, or DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BMAX mini PC if you need a Windows 11 mini PC with Wi-Fi 6 and a memory and storage level that fits 16GB and 512GB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and storage headroom, a choice of operating systems, or the Intel Core i5 family in a mini PC built for industrial and commercial deployments.