The Chatreey AC1-Z is a compact fanless mini PC built around an Intel Celeron J4105-class processor with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM and eMMC storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent® Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which offers a similar entry-level 4-core processor with up to 8 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage. For buyers who need more performance, the Thinvent Treo range also covers Intel Core i3 and i5 processors and AMD Ryzen 5 options.
Chatreey AC1-Z vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Chatreey AC1-Z | Thinvent® Treo Mini PC, Intel® N5095A | Thinvent® Treo Mini PC, Intel® Core™ i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4105 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | 2.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | eMMC (SATA/SSD upgrade possible) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, fanless | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi ac + BT 4.2 | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi (configurable) | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi (configurable) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (pre-installed) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 64 GB compared with 4 GB on the Chatreey AC1-Z, which suits multitasking and heavier workloads.
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Thinvent Treo offers storage up to 2 TB SSD, while the Chatreey AC1-Z relies on eMMC storage that can be upgraded with a SATA or SSD drive.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1215U provides 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz, a higher performance class than the Celeron J4105 in the Chatreey AC1-Z.
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Thinvent Treo is available with Dual Band WiFi or without WiFi, so buyers can choose the connectivity they need.
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The Chatreey AC1-Z comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, while Thinvent Treo models ship with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
The Chatreey AC1-Z suits buyers who need a compact, fanless mini PC for light office, media and embedded tasks and who want Windows 10 Pro ready to use. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more RAM, larger SSD storage and a choice of Intel Celeron, Core i3 or Core i5 processors, including the Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores.
