The MinisForum EliteMini H31 is an Intel Core i7-series mini PC with up to 8 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2000 GB of storage, one Ethernet port and Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest Thinvent match, with 10 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
MinisForum EliteMini H31 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MinisForum EliteMini H31 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 series | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB (DDR5) |
| Storage | Up to 2000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against up to 8 cores for the EliteMini H31.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, where the EliteMini H31 has one.
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Both Thinvent Treo SKUs listed here use an Intel processor. The Treo Ultra 5 125U model has 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is also available with Wi-Fi 5, and a No WiFi version is offered for wired-only setups.
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The Thinvent Treo lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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The EliteMini H31 has a higher storage maximum of 2000 GB against the Treo's 2 TB SSD, which is the same capacity. We could not confirm the EliteMini H31's operating system options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MinisForum EliteMini H31 if you want an Intel Core i7-series mini PC with Wi-Fi and up to 64 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, two Ethernet ports, a choice of operating systems, or a 2 TB SSD in a mini PC.
