The Beelink EQ12 is a compact mini PC offered in two configurations: one with an Intel Processor N100 and one with an Intel Core i3-N305. It supports up to 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and has two storage slots. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line, which offers a wider range of Intel and AMD processors, RAM up to 64 GB, and SSD capacities up to 2 TB.
Beelink EQ12 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Beelink EQ12 (Core i3-N305) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 8C / 8T | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2 slots (M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 + 2.5" SATA3) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 124 × 113 × 39 mm | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi |
| Ethernet | 1x 2.5GbE | Not stated | Not stated |
| TDP | 15 W | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo systems support up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Beelink EQ12.
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Thinvent Treo systems offer SSD options up to 2 TB, with a choice of processor from Intel Core i3 to i5 and AMD Ryzen 5.
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The Beelink EQ12 offers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while Thinvent Treo systems use Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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The Beelink EQ12 Core i3-N305 has 8 cores, while the Thinvent Treo Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores. The Thinvent Treo Intel Core i5-1335U has 10 cores.
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The Beelink EQ12 provides a 2.5GbE Ethernet port, and the Treo lineup lists dual LAN only on certain configurations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Beelink EQ12 if you want a compact system with Wi-Fi 6 and a 15 W Intel Core i3-N305 for light productivity. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger storage or a wider choice of processors, such as Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5.
