The Dell Micro 3050 is a compact Intel Core i5 mini PC with Wi-Fi, a maximum of 32 GB RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Both are small desktops for business use.
Dell Micro 3050 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Micro 3050 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Dell Micro 3050.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1 TB maximum of the Dell Micro 3050.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against the 4 cores of the Dell Micro 3050.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and the Dell Micro 3050 also includes Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo includes a VESA mount, two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four front USB 2.0 ports and HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or be supplied without an OS, so buyers can pick the software that suits them.
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We could not confirm the Dell Micro 3050's operating system, so we leave that comparison out.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Micro 3050 if you need a compact Intel Core i5 desktop with Wi-Fi for basic office work and a storage and memory level that fits its 32 GB and 1 TB limits. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, more SSD storage, more processor cores or a choice of operating systems.
