The Minisforum EliteMini H31G is a mini PC built around an Intel Core i7-9700F (9th generation, 8 cores, 8 threads) with a discrete NVIDIA Mobile GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, one Ethernet port and up to three drives. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and two Ethernet ports.
Minisforum EliteMini H31G vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7)
| Minisforum EliteMini H31G | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 (Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-9700F | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 8 threads | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA (up to 3 drives) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Ethernet | 1 port (up to 1G) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Mobile GTX 1050 Ti (discrete) | Integrated graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (154 × 153 × 62 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, with 2 x 32 GB modules in this configuration.
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More Ethernet ports: The Thinvent Treo has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, where the EliteMini H31G has one.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo's Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against 8 in the Core i7-9700F.
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Discrete graphics: The EliteMini H31G includes a discrete NVIDIA Mobile GTX 1050 Ti. The Thinvent Treo uses integrated graphics and does not have a discrete GPU.
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Drive bays: The EliteMini H31G has a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no 2.5-inch bay.
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Wireless option: The Thinvent Treo is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without Wi-Fi.
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Operating systems: The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and can also be ordered with Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum EliteMini H31G if you need a discrete NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti graphics card or a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay in a compact chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, two Ethernet ports, a choice of operating systems and a 0°C to 40°C operating range for industrial and embedded deployments.
