The GMKtec Nucbox2 is a mini PC with an Intel N100 processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and two Ethernet ports. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses a comparable Intel Celeron-class processor and has Wi-Fi 5 and Ethernet. For buyers who need more memory or storage than the Nucbox2 has, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
GMKtec Nucbox2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| GMKtec Nucbox2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 12 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 1 port | 1000 Mbps, 1 port |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Nucbox2's 12 GB maximum.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations come with up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS.
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The Nucbox2 has two Ethernet ports, while each Thinvent Treo has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Nucbox2 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Nucbox2 is an Intel N100 system. The Thinvent Treo with Intel Celeron N5095A uses an Intel processor of the same era, and we could not confirm the Nucbox2's core count or operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec Nucbox2 if you need a compact system with an Intel N100 processor, two Ethernet ports and triple-display output. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a larger memory ceiling, a choice of operating systems or a dedicated Linux or embedded setup. The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U suits buyers who need more RAM than the Nucbox2 supports.
