Dell Fanless Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

The Dell OptiPlex Micro is a compact Mini PC built around Intel Core i5 processors, and Dell sells it as a desktop with versatile mounting options. We could not confirm from the available details that this Dell model is fanless. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which is also a compact Mini PC with 12 cores, up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB storage.

Dell OptiPlex Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM, and the Ultra 5 125U model supports up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM.

• Both Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.

• The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each), dual HDMI or HDMI and VGA display outputs, and a VESA mount.

• The Thinvent Treo is built with an aluminium housing and is rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C.

• We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex Micro's RAM, storage, operating system or cooling design, so we have not compared those points.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Dell OptiPlex Micro if you need a Dell-branded compact desktop from Dell's own support channel. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel Mini PC with a choice of operating system, up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P