The Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) is a tower desktop built for upgradability, with a Z890 chipset that supports Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processors and up to 64GB of DDR5-5200 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact system with Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Tower Plus Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact mini PC, while the Dell Tower Plus is a full tower desktop, so the Treo takes up far less desk space.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U and i5-1240P configurations offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, matching the Dell Tower Plus's 64 GB maximum.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, and some include Dual LAN.
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The Dell Tower Plus offers greater expandability for adding internal components, and supports GPUs up to an RTX 4090 with a 1000W power supply.
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The Dell Tower Plus uses DDR5 memory, whereas the Thinvent Treo i7 and i5 configurations use DDR4.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Tower Plus if you need a full tower with maximum internal expandability, such as multiple drive bays and PCIe slots for discrete graphics. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact, space-saving system for office or business use, with Intel Core processors and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
