The Gigabyte BRIX is a compact Intel Core i3 mini PC with up to 16 GB of RAM and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Gigabyte Brix Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Gigabyte Brix Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available without Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Gigabyte Brix.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and we could not confirm the Gigabyte Brix's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall bracket.
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The Gigabyte Brix drives two displays, while the Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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We could not confirm the Gigabyte Brix's processor generation, operating system or wireless specification.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more memory, larger SSD storage or a choice of operating system. Choose the Gigabyte Brix if you need two display outputs from a compact Intel Core i3 unit.
