The Gigabyte BRIX i7 is an Intel Core i7 mini PC with Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the exact processor, RAM maximum or storage for the BRIX i7 family from the facts available to us, so the comparison below uses only the details we could verify. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has an Intel Core i7 processor, a mini PC form factor and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Gigabyte BRIX i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Gigabyte BRIX i7 (GB-BRi7H-1355) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (no Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the RAM or storage maximums for the Gigabyte BRIX i7.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i7 family as the BRIX i7, with 10 cores and boost up to 4.7 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual LAN, and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo is built with an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish, and is rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C.
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The Gigabyte BRIX i7 includes Wi-Fi as standard. The Thinvent Treo is also available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5, so the Wi-Fi capability is equivalent.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need an Intel Core i7 mini PC with dual-band Wi-Fi, up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating system. Choose the no-Wi-Fi version if your network is wired and you do not need wireless connectivity.
