The CHUWI LarkBox X is a mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor, with 4 cores and 8 threads, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports and support for up to 3 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which also uses an AMD processor in the same mini PC form factor and has a larger RAM and storage ceiling.
Chuwi LarkBox X vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Chuwi LarkBox X | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 1 (1000 Mbps) | 1 (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays supported | 3 | Up to 2 (HDMI and VGA) | Up to 2 (HDMI and VGA) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 32 GB maximum for the LarkBox X.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a newer AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor with 6 cores, against 4 cores in the Ryzen 7 3700U.
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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 OS, or DOS.
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The LarkBox X has 2 Ethernet ports, while the Thinvent Treo has 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
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The LarkBox X can drive 3 displays. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs, which drive up to 2 displays.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a powder-coated aluminium housing, and it is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the CHUWI LarkBox X if you need two Ethernet ports or three display outputs, and you are content with Windows 10 Home and up to 32 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, a newer 6-core AMD processor, Windows 11 Pro or a Linux option, and an aluminium housing with a VESA mount.
