The Dell Precision 3280 Compact is a compact mini PC with an Intel Core i3-14100 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, two M.2 NVMe slots and one Gigabit Ethernet port. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a VESA mount.
Dell Precision 3280 Compact vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Precision 3280 Compact | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th (1315U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 12th (1215U, Dual LAN) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-14100 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (DDR4) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Ethernet | 1x Gigabit Ethernet | 1x Gigabit Ethernet | 2x Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Dell Precision 3280 Compact has one.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Dell Precision 3280 Compact's 2x M.2 NVMe slots are listed without a capacity maximum.
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The Dell Precision 3280 Compact uses a 14th-generation Intel Core i3-14100 processor. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses 12th- or 13th-generation Intel Core i3 processors.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) or without Wi-Fi, and lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3280 Compact if you need its 14th-generation Intel Core i3-14100 processor and its two M.2 NVMe slots. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need two Gigabit Ethernet ports, a VESA mount, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of operating systems.
