The Fujitsu Esprimo Q556 is a micro-form-factor business desktop built for compact office use, sitting behind a monitor or on a desk. It runs 6th-generation Intel Core processors on the H110 chipset and supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 memory. For a modern replacement, the closest Thinvent option is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers 6th-generation-era performance levels of up to 64 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD across several newer Intel and AMD processors.
Fujitsu Q556 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Fujitsu Esprimo Q556 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core (6th gen, Skylake) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-2133 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro-form-factor (1.6-litre chassis) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U and Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U are shown above as the closest matches.
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers up to 64 GB of RAM, double the 32 GB maximum stated for the Fujitsu Q556.
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Thinvent Treo offers up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the storage capacity of the Fujitsu Q556 is not stated.
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Thinvent Treo is available with Intel Core processors from the 12th and 13th generations, newer than the 6th-generation Skylake processors in the Fujitsu Q556.
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Thinvent Treo is also available with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, giving a choice beyond Intel.
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Thinvent Treo offers a choice of No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi, and Dual LAN on some models.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Fujitsu Esprimo Q556 if you need a compact business desktop built to a specific 2016-era configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage and newer processors for business or industrial use.
