The LG gram 17" (model 17Z90TL-G.AUB5U1) is a 17-inch ultra-light laptop with an Intel Core Ultra processor, up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, a compact fanless-style desktop platform that supports up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD storage, suited to buyers who want a desktop-class mini system rather than a portable notebook.
LG gram 17 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| LG gram 17 (17Z90TL-G.AUB5U1) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5x | Up to 32GB DDR5 | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB NVMe SSD | Up to 2TB SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 17-inch laptop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 | Dual band Wi-Fi (model-dependent) | Dual band Wi-Fi (model-dependent) |
| Weight | 3.08 lbs | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 2TB of SSD storage, twice the 1TB maximum listed for the LG gram 17.
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The Treo Mini PC with i5-1240P supports up to 64GB RAM, well above the 16GB maximum listed for the LG gram 17.
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The LG gram 17 is a portable laptop with a 17-inch display, a feature the Treo Mini PC does not offer.
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The LG gram 17 offers Wi-Fi 7 and an AI-ready NPU (up to 47 TOPS), capabilities the Treo Mini PC does not list.
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The Treo Mini PC is a desktop-form-factor system that is easier to deploy in fixed installations, kiosks and industrial settings.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the LG gram 17 if you need a portable 17-inch laptop with an AI-capable processor and Wi-Fi 7. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop system with higher RAM and storage ceilings for fixed workstations, digital signage or embedded use.
