The Cisco VXC 2212 is a tower virtualization experience client, supplied with a keyboard and mouse, designed for connecting to a virtual desktop. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact mini PC that can run a full Windows 11 Pro desktop locally or be used as a thin client. The Thinvent Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is the closest match in processor maker and form factor class.
Cisco VXC 2212 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Cisco VXC 2212 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Cisco VXC 2212's memory and storage specifications.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating systems offered with the Cisco VXC 2212.
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The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with an aluminium housing and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display. The Cisco VXC 2212 is a tower client.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports, two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI and VGA outputs, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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Cisco's VXC series is built to work with VMware View and Citrix XenDesktop virtual desktop environments. We could not confirm which virtual desktop environments the Thinvent Treo supports out of the box, so check compatibility with your own setup.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Cisco VXC 2212 if your deployment is built around Cisco's virtualization stack and you need the tower form factor. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact device with a choice of operating systems, up to 64 GB of RAM and a VESA mount.
