The Apple M1 is an ARM-based processor used in Apple's Mac line, including the MacBook Air. Its closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Mini PC, which runs on ARM with the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which runs on Intel and AMD processors. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro shares the ARM architecture of the M1, but the two products sit in different performance classes.
Apple M1 vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro and Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Apple M1 (MacBook Air) | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (ARM) | ARM Cortex A55, Amlogic S905X3 | Intel Celeron N5095A (11th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | Up to 64 GB (Treo Intel i3 13th, i5 13th) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 32 GB eMMC | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Notebook | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro (also Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™, Windows 11 IoT, DOS, or no OS) |
Note: the Thinvent Treo range covers several processors from 11th to 14th gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series. We could not confirm the Apple M1's core count, RAM or storage from the facts available.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, configurable across its processor range.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux or other operating systems.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM processor, the same architecture as the Apple M1, in a fanless mini PC with a 4-core Cortex A55 CPU.
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The Apple M1 is built into a portable notebook with a screen, while Thinvent products are mini PCs and thin clients that connect to external displays.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes four USB 3.0 ports, dual HDMI and VGA display outputs, and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple M1 MacBook Air if you need a portable, integrated notebook running macOS. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop system with expandable RAM and storage and a choice of operating system. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro if you need a small, fanless ARM system for low-power tasks.
