The GMKtec NucBox K2 is a compact AMD mini PC built around the Ryzen 7 7735HS (8 cores, 16 threads) with integrated Radeon 680M graphics. It supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, with Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is the closest alternative, with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series and Intel 12th to 14th Generation processors, Dual Band Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi SKUs, and up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD.
GMKtec K2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| GMKtec NucBox K2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7530U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe (up to 2 TB) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on Wi-Fi SKU | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on Wi-Fi SKU |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft 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 has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, and Without OS, alongside Windows 11 Pro. We could not confirm the GMKtec K2's operating system options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, two Ethernet ports on the Intel i7-1255U model, and an RS485 option on that model.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VGA port alongside HDMI.
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The GMKtec K2 has more cores and threads (8 cores / 16 threads), and its Ryzen 7 7735HS is a higher processor class than the Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U in the Treo.
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The GMKtec K2 uses DDR5 memory, while the Treo uses DDR4.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is built with an aluminium housing and is rated for an operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec NucBox K2 if you need the highest core count and DDR5 memory in a compact AMD system. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a wider choice of operating systems, including Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS, or if you need a VGA port, a VESA mount, or an RS485 option.
