The Herobox N100 is a mini PC built around the Intel N100 processor, with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, a 256GB SSD, 4K dual display output, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, running Windows 11. Its compact body is designed to save desk space. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers a choice of Intel and AMD processors with higher RAM and storage options.
Herobox N100 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Feature | Herobox N100 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB to 32 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB | 128 GB to 2 TB | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | DOS | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi |
| Display Output | 4K dual display | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM in the Core i3 and Ryzen 5 configurations, compared with 8GB in the Herobox N100.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, against the 256GB SSD of the Herobox N100, with more room for growth.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with a choice of Intel and AMD processors, including the Core i3-1315U with 6 cores, while the Herobox N100 uses a single Intel N100 processor.
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The Herobox N100 offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 and ships with Windows 11, while Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use Wi-Fi 5 and are supplied with DOS.
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Thinvent Treo models are built with a choice of configurations, so buyers can select the processor, memory and storage that match their workload.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Herobox N100 if you want a compact mini PC with Windows 11 pre-installed, Wi-Fi 6 and a 4K dual display setup for everyday desktop use. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger storage, or a faster processor such as the Core i3-1315U or AMD Ryzen 5 7430U.