The Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250 with Intel Core i3-14100 is a compact slim-tower desktop with 8 GB DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems.
Dell Slim ECS1250 i3 14100 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3)
| Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-14100 (14th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 (upgradable to 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe SSD (plus extra SATA storage) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Slim tower desktop (Mini PC class) | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Not confirmed |
| Housing | Recycled materials, sleek modern design | Aluminium, powder coated, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.42 kg |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Dell ECS1250 supports up to 64 GB of RAM as well, so both can be upgraded to the same maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it has an M.2 slot for its SSD. The Dell ECS1250 comes with a 512 GB NVMe SSD and adds SATA storage.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value. The Dell ECS1250 ships with Windows 11 Home.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and an aluminium housing, and it includes dual USB 3.2 ports and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Dell ECS1250 has WiFi 6, which is newer than the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) of the Thinvent Treo. Its Intel Core i3-14100 is a newer generation than the Intel Core i3-1315U in the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Slim ECS1250 if you want a newer 14th Gen Intel Core i3 processor with WiFi 6 and Windows 11 Home for everyday office work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a larger SSD of up to 2 TB, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a rugged aluminium housing with a VESA mount.
