The Dell Pro Slim is a business Mini PC sold in several configurations, including Intel Core and AMD Ryzen versions. The Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 configuration uses an Intel Core i3-14100 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC family is the closest match: it is a Mini PC with Intel Core i3 and Intel Core Ultra processors, and it can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Pro Slim vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Pro Slim (QCS1250) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-14100 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (slim desktop) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB configuration of the Dell Pro Slim QCS1250.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 256 GB SSD of the Dell Pro Slim QCS1250.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo Intel i3-1315U configuration uses the same processor family (Intel Core i3) as the Dell Pro Slim QCS1250, with 6 cores.
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The Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 includes a TPM security chip. We could not confirm whether the Thinvent Treo includes a TPM.
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The Dell Pro Slim is also offered with Intel Core Ultra 200 and AMD Ryzen processors, which the Thinvent Treo does not match for the same generation.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Pro Slim if you need a Dell-supplied business desktop with Windows 11 Pro and a TPM security chip in a single configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM and storage, a choice of operating systems, or an Intel Core i3 system with 6 cores.
