The Dell Vostro is a Mini PC built around an Intel Core i3 processor and shipped with Windows 10 Professional. Its facts describe a 10th generation Core i3 (10XXX series, base speed from 3 GHz) with slots for HDD and SSD, including M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Intel Core i3 processors from the 12th and 13th generations, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems to choose from.
Dell Vostro Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Vostro (Intel Core i3) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 10XXX series, base speed from 3 GHz | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen), up to 4.5 GHz | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th gen), up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | HDD and SSD slots; M.2 2280 PCIe SSD support | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Small Form Factor Desktop) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional (free upgrade to Windows 11 Professional) | 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 | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the Dell Vostro's RAM maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Dell Vostro supports M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs.
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The Thinvent Treo has the Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen) with a boost speed up to 4.5 GHz, a newer generation than the Dell Vostro's 10th generation processor.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount, dual band Wi-Fi 5 (on selected configurations), and a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Dell Vostro ships with Windows 10 Professional and has a free upgrade to Windows 11 Professional. The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Dell Vostro's slots for HDD and SSD allow both drive types. The Thinvent Treo is configured with SSD storage only.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Vostro if you want a Dell-branded Mini PC with Intel Core i3 10th generation and Windows 10 Professional, with a free upgrade path to Windows 11 Professional. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer Intel Core i3 (12th or 13th generation), up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of operating systems including Linux.
