The Dell Slim Desktop is a small form factor desktop PC. The facts we could confirm list an Intel Core i3 processor and Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U is the closest match: it is also a mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor and ships with Windows 11 Pro, and it can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Slim Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Slim Desktop (i3) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Dell's RAM and storage limits are not confirmed in the facts we reviewed.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium, powder-coated housing and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, with 2 USB 3.2 and 2 USB 2.0 ports on the rear and 4 front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an operating range of 0°C to 40°C and 20% to 80% RH non-condensing humidity.
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We could not confirm the Dell Slim Desktop's cooling, port layout, or wireless specifications, so a point-by-point comparison of those areas is not possible from the facts we reviewed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Slim Desktop if you want a Dell-built system with Intel Core i3 and Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, or a VESA-mountable aluminium chassis.
