The Geekom AX8 is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, 16 GB maximum RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors. The Treo uses an AMD Ryzen 5 chip from the same processor maker, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
Geekom AX8 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Geekom AX8 Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7530U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the AX8.
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The Treo supports up to 2 TB of storage, twice the 1 TB maximum of the AX8.
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The Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value, while the AX8 is supplied with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Treo has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting, and it has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The AX8 has a Ryzen 9 processor with up to 8 cores, which is higher than the 6 cores in the Treo's Ryzen 5 chips. Buyers who need the highest core count should consider the AX8.
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We could not confirm the AX8's wireless and Ethernet specifications, so we have not compared them.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Geekom AX8 if you need a Ryzen 9 chip with 8 cores and Windows 11 Pro preinstalled, and 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage meet your needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more memory or storage, a choice of operating systems, or a mini PC that can run Linux.
