The Dell OptiPlex 6th Gen Mini PC is a micro-form-factor desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 4 cores, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, two display outputs and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which has Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 6th Gen Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6th Gen series) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports |
| Displays | Up to 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB SSD, against up to 512 GB for the Dell OptiPlex.
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Ethernet: The Thinvent Treo has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. The Dell OptiPlex has one.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no operating system. The Dell OptiPlex is supplied with Windows 11 Pro.
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo is available with 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors. The Dell OptiPlex uses a 6th generation Intel Core i5.
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Displays: The Dell OptiPlex can drive up to two displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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Trade-off: The Dell OptiPlex has up to 4 cores, and its maximum RAM of 64 GB matches the Thinvent Treo. Where the Dell OptiPlex has a second display output, the Thinvent Treo has only one HDMI and one VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 6th Gen Mini PC if you need two display outputs and are running Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more storage, two Ethernet ports, a newer Intel processor generation, or a choice of operating system.
