The Chuwi LarkBox Pro is a compact mini PC built around a quad-core Intel Celeron J4125 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A (4 cores), which offers a similar quad-core entry-level class with more RAM and storage options.
Chuwi LarkBox Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Chuwi LarkBox Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB to 32 GB (8 GB as configured) | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB eMMC (M.2 2242 slot for optional SSD) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Dual Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | DOS | DOS |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 | Not stated | Not stated |
| VESA Mounting | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 32 GB in the Celeron N5095A configuration and up to 64 GB in the Core i3-1215U configuration, compared with 6 GB on the LarkBox Pro.
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Thinvent Treo offers SSD storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, while the LarkBox Pro uses 128 GB eMMC with an optional M.2 2242 SSD slot.
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The Thinvent Core i3-1215U model provides 6 cores, compared with 4 cores on the Celeron J4125.
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The LarkBox Pro ships with Windows 10 pre-installed, while Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with DOS.
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The LarkBox Pro lists Bluetooth 5.1 and VESA mounting, which are not stated for the Thinvent Treo models.
Which one should you choose?
The Chuwi LarkBox Pro suits buyers who want a pre-installed Windows 10 system for light home or student use with VESA mounting. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more RAM, larger SSD storage, or a higher-core processor for office, server, or multitasking workloads.
