The Dell Pro Micro is a compact Mini PC with Intel Core i7 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U. It has the same Intel Core i7 class, 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage, dual band Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent also has the Treo with Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core Ultra 5 processors.
Dell Pro Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Pro Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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 Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has the same 64 GB RAM maximum and 2 TB storage maximum as the Dell Pro Micro, with the same Intel Core i7 processor class.
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Thinvent has a choice of operating system on the Treo, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo includes two Ethernet ports, dual HDMI/VGA outputs and a 12 V DC power supply with an operating range of 0 °C to 40 °C.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2.5-inch drive bay? No: the Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U has 10 cores, while the Dell Pro Micro supports processors with up to 12 cores, so the Dell has a higher core count in its top configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, which matches the highest core count of the Dell Pro Micro range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Pro Micro if you want a Dell-branded compact business PC that runs Windows 11 Pro with Intel Core i7 performance. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want the same Intel Core i7 class, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, plus a choice of operating system including Linux, and if you need a 12 V DC power input and a 0 °C to 40 °C operating range.
