The Dell Mini PC is a compact desktop with an Intel Core i3 processor, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, and Windows 11 Pro. Its maximum RAM is 32 GB and its maximum storage is 1000 GB. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which also uses an Intel Core i3 processor, has Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, and Windows 11 Pro, and supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage.
Dell Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternative
| Dell Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3-1215U (Dual LAN) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1 port (1000 Mbps) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps each) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 32 GB maximum for the Dell Mini PC.
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Larger storage capacity: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with a 1000 GB maximum for the Dell Mini PC.
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Same processor family: Both use an Intel Core i3 processor. The Thinvent Treo i3-1315U runs up to 4.5 GHz with 10 MB cache.
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Dual Ethernet option: The Thinvent Treo with i3-1215U has two Ethernet ports. The Dell Mini PC has one.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo buyers can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS.
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Trade-off: We could not confirm the Dell Mini PC's processor core count, clock speed, or cache, so a detailed processor comparison is not possible from our side.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Mini PC if you want a compact Dell desktop with Windows 11 Pro and a 32 GB RAM maximum. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB storage, a choice of operating systems, or two Ethernet ports.
