The Dell Pro Micro Plus is an ultra-compact business desktop built on Intel Core Ultra 200 processors with an integrated NPU, offering 6 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports, three DisplayPorts supporting up to four displays, and dual M.2 SSD slots. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a compact mini PC and is available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processors, and with a range of Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and an AMD Ryzen 5 option.
Dell Pro Micro Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell Pro Micro Plus | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 200 series, up to Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Dual M.2 SSD slots | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| USB Ports | 6 USB-A, 2 USB-C | Not stated | Not stated |
| Display Outputs | 3 DisplayPorts, up to 4 displays | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (variant dependent) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (variant dependent) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB on the Intel Core i7-1255U and Intel Core i5-1240P variants, while the Core Ultra 5 125U variant is configured up to 32 GB.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with a choice of wireless configuration, including Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, and some variants include Dual LAN.
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The Dell Pro Micro Plus offers the newer Intel Core Ultra 200 series with an integrated NPU for AI workloads, and up to Ultra 7 processing.
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The Dell Pro Micro Plus provides a larger number of display outputs (three DisplayPorts supporting up to four displays) and a high USB-A count.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Pro Micro Plus if you need the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 processing with an integrated NPU and multi-display connectivity for business use. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with a choice of Intel Core i5, i7 or Core Ultra 5 processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
