The Dell OptiPlex Micro is a compact business mini PC built around Intel Core i5 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-14th Gen 120U, which has 8 GB RAM, a 2 TB SSD, two HDMI outputs and Windows 11 Pro. For a Core i5 model with more memory headroom, the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-12th Gen 1240P supports up to 64 GB RAM.
Dell OptiPlex Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 14th 120U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 120U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| 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) |
| Displays | Up to 2 | 2 (HDMI 2.0 x2, VGA) | 2 (HDMI, VGA) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo with i5-12th Gen 1240P supports up to 64 GB RAM, against the Dell OptiPlex Micro's 8 GB maximum.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the Dell OptiPlex Micro's 512 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo with i5-14th Gen 120U has 10 cores, and the i5-12th Gen 1240P has 12 cores. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex Micro's core count.
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The Dell OptiPlex Micro has two M.2 SSD slots and a USB Type-C port with power delivery, per its listed features. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a 12V DC power input with a barrel adapter.
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Both Thinvent Treo models come with two display outputs, and they are available with Windows 11 Pro or with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Micro for a compact Dell business desktop with Dell's support ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM or storage headroom, a choice of operating systems, or a mini PC with a VESA mount for fitting behind a monitor.
