The Dell Pro Max Slim is a small form factor AI PC built around Intel Core Ultra 5 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses a mini PC form factor and Intel processors and lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Dell Pro Max Slim vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Pro Max Slim | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 32 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (Mini PC) | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating Systems You Can Choose | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 12 V DC power supply and a VESA mount in the box, and ships with a keyboard and mouse set.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating systems offered with the Dell Pro Max Slim.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium, powder-coated housing and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
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We could not confirm the Dell Pro Max Slim's RAM, storage, cores or wireless specifications, so a full spec-by-spec comparison is not possible from the verified data.
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The Dell Pro Max Slim is built around Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, a newer processor family than the 12th and 13th generation Core i5 chips in the Thinvent Treo range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Pro Max Slim if you need a Dell-supported small form factor AI PC with Intel Core Ultra processors and the configuration you have already confirmed. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount for desk or monitor mounting.
