The Apple Mac mini is a compact Mac desktop built on Apple's M4 family of chips, with up to 14 cores and up to 48 GB of unified memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, a compact Windows mini PC with 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Thinvent does not offer an Apple M-series chip, so the comparison below sets the two platforms side by side on their processor, memory, storage and operating system.
Apple Mac mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Apple Mac mini (M4 family) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 family (M4 or M4 Pro) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 48 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 8 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, above the 48 GB maximum of the Apple Mac mini.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose among Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VGA port, four front USB 2.0 ports and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Apple Mac mini has the higher core count, up to 14 cores against 6 cores, and runs Apple's M4 family of chips.
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The Apple Mac mini has the larger storage ceiling, up to 8 TB against 2 TB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple Mac mini if you want macOS and the Apple M4 family of chips, with the higher core count and storage ceiling. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need Windows, Linux or another operating system of your choice, up to 64 GB of RAM, or a VESA mount for fitting behind a monitor.
