The Geekom QS1 Pro is a mini PC built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) processor with an Adreno GPU, offering up to 64 GB of LPDDR5-5600 RAM and an M.2 2280 slot for up to 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. For buyers who want an Intel or AMD x86 mini PC in a similar memory and storage class, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is a strong alternative, with processors from Intel Celeron N5095A and Core i3 up to Core Ultra 5, and AMD Ryzen 5, with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB.
Geekom QS1 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Geekom QS1 Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1215U to Core Ultra 5 125U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U) | |
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| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Intel Core i3-1215U, i3-1315U, Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5-5600 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 (Ultra 5: 8 GB to 64 GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 2280 slot, up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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The Treo range offers a wider choice of processor families, from Intel Celeron and Core i3 through Core Ultra 5 to AMD Ryzen 5, which suits buyers standardising on x86 software.
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Treo models with Intel Core i3-1215U and i3-1315U provide 6 cores, and the Core Ultra 5 125U and Core i5-1240P provide 12 cores.
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Treo models with Dual LAN are available in the Core i3-1215U configuration.
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Treo models with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U and Wi-Fi 5 dual band are offered, while the Geekom QS1 Pro's wireless options are not stated.
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The Geekom QS1 Pro is built on an ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite platform with an Adreno GPU, which differs from the x86 architecture of the Treo range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Geekom QS1 Pro if you want an ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite mini PC with an Adreno GPU and up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 memory. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an Intel or AMD x86 platform, a choice of processor from Celeron to Ryzen 5, and configurations with Dual LAN or dual band Wi-Fi.
