The ECS LIVA is a family of Mini PCs, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest Thinvent alternative. The Treo line uses Intel processors, supports up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, and lets buyers choose from several operating systems. The Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is the Thinvent SKU that matches the LIVA's Mini PC form factor and Intel processor maker most closely.
ECS LIVA Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ECS LIVA Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
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| Processor | Intel (model not confirmed) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB | Up to 32 GB (configurable up to 64 GB in the Treo range) | Up to 8 GB (configurable up to 32 GB in the Treo range) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Treo range supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage, with a choice of six operating systems.
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The Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, a 4.3 GHz maximum frequency and 12 MB cache.
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The Treo Mini PC includes dual LAN, two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.0 and VGA, and an RS485 option.
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The Treo Mini PC is built in an aluminium housing for a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The ECS LIVA is listed at up to 96 GB RAM, which is higher than the Treo range's 64 GB maximum. We could not confirm the LIVA's processor model, storage or operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U for a Mini PC with 12 cores, up to 64 GB RAM and a choice of Windows or Linux. Choose the Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A for a lower-performance Intel Mini PC with up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
