The Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold with Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U (14th generation i5). Both are compact Mini PCs built around a 14th generation Intel i5 processor.
Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (14th Gen) | Intel Core 5 120U (14th Gen i5) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | 8 GB DDR4 (see Thinvent Treo Mini PC range) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | 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 (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi model; no-WiFi model also available |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | 2 × HDMI, 1 × VGA |
| USB | Not confirmed | 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, 3 × front USB 2.0 |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC in this configuration has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, but the Thinvent Treo range goes up to 64 GB of RAM across its processor options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lists its full connectivity and environmental specifications, including 1000 Mbps Ethernet, dual HDMI and VGA outputs, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen's DDR5 memory and M.2 NVMe storage are its stated strengths. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex's cores, Ethernet, display outputs or USB layout, so those are not compared here.
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Both products use a 14th generation Intel i5 processor family, so overall processing performance is in the same class.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 14th Gen if you need up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory with Windows 11 Pro, and you want the M.2 NVMe storage option. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a Mini PC with a detailed, published specification, several operating system choices including Linux, and a VESA mount for fixed installation.
