The Dell Inspiron Small Desktop is a compact Intel Core i5 desktop with up to 16 GB DDR4 memory and up to 1 TB of storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U, which has 10 cores and comes with 8 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD. Its operating system list includes Windows 11 Pro, so the buyer can keep the same OS.
Dell Inspiron Small Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Inspiron Small Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) | Intel Core 5 120U (14th Gen) |
| Cores | Up to 10 | 10 |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB (8 GB as configured) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD (2 TB as configured) |
| Form Factor | Small desktop | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS also available) |
| Wireless | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 2 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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Storage: the Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB SSD, against up to 1 TB for the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop.
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Memory: the Thinvent Treo supports up to 32 GB in its 14th Gen 120U configuration; the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop supports up to 16 GB DDR4.
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Operating system choice: the Thinvent Treo can ship with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS.
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Display outputs: the Thinvent Treo has 2 HDMI ports and 1 VGA port. We could not confirm the number of displays the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop drives in this comparison, so we leave that point out.
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Processor: the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop uses a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 with up to 10 cores. The Thinvent Treo uses the newer 14th Gen Intel Core 5 120U, which also has 10 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop if you want a Dell-branded compact desktop with Windows 11 Pro and up to 16 GB of memory. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory or storage headroom, a choice of operating systems, or a mini PC form factor with VESA mounting.
