Dell+Compact+Desktop+Computer

The Dell compact desktop search covers Dell's small form factor desktops, which are sold with several configurations. The Dell facts we have describe an Intel Core i5 processor with up to 4 cores, up to 32 GB of RAM, and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.

Dell Compact Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo i5 12th 1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum listed for the Dell.

• The Thinvent Treo i5 12th 1240P has 12 cores, against up to 4 cores on the Dell.

• The Thinvent Treo i5 14th 120U also supports up to two displays through HDMI and VGA, the same display count as the Dell.

• The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.

• The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and dual 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports on the Treo Intel Core i5 models, and the Treo i5 12th 1240P model has no Wi-Fi unless a dual band Wi-Fi 5 variant is chosen.

• We could not confirm the Dell's storage capacity or operating system from the facts available.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Dell if you need a Dell-branded small form factor desktop for a standard office or productivity setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA-mountable chassis.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 14th 120U