The Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor is a business desktop built around Intel Core processors, with memory expandable up to 128 GB of DDR5. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which shares the Intel i5 family and has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact housing.
Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.52 kg (no WiFi) / 1.74 kg (packed) | 1.42 kg (no WiFi) / 1.65 kg (packed) |
Key differences
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The OptiPlex supports up to 128 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, so the OptiPlex has the higher memory maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an Intel Core i5 processor, the same chip family as the OptiPlex's i5 configuration. Both are Intel Core i5 systems.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the OptiPlex's storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS. We could not confirm the OptiPlex's operating system options.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports, a VESA mounting bracket and a powder-coated aluminium housing. The OptiPlex's ports and mounting options are not confirmed here.
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The Thinvent Treo is rated for an operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C and 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing humidity, with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor if you need the highest memory expansion, up to 128 GB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel Core i5 system with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of Linux or Windows operating systems, and VESA mounting.
