The Dell OptiPlex Ultra is a mini PC from Dell's OptiPlex business desktop range, with Intel processors, Wi-Fi and memory options up to 64 GB. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which also uses an Intel Core processor, supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and is sold with Dual Band Wi-Fi. Several Treo configurations, from Intel Core i3 to Core i7, cover a similar span.
Dell OptiPlex Ultra vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex Ultra | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
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| Processor | Intel (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 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 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| 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) |
Key differences
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM, so memory capacity is equal.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD maximum. We could not confirm the OptiPlex Ultra's maximum storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has two Ethernet ports (Dual LAN) and an RS485 option. The Dell OptiPlex Ultra's Ethernet configuration is not confirmed.
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The Dell OptiPlex Ultra supports Intel Wi-Fi 6. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, with a choice of configurations without Wi-Fi.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS. We could not confirm the operating system options for the OptiPlex Ultra.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, which supports mounting behind a monitor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Ultra if you want Wi-Fi 6 and Dell's OptiPlex business platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux and embedded options, or a Dual LAN configuration with the Intel Core i7-1255U.
