The iBall PC is a Windows 10 laptop-class system with an Intel Atom processor, up to 2 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact desktop system with an Intel Celeron N5095A processor, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and it is the closest match in processor class and Wi-Fi support. For buyers who need more memory, storage and a choice of operating system, Thinvent Treo models are a strong alternative.
iBall PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| iBall PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (N5095A) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (i3-1315U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores | Up to 4 | 4 | 6 |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB | 8 GB (up to 32 GB) | 64 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 64 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (No-Wi-Fi variant also available) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Form Factor | Laptop (11.60-inch display) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | 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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Memory: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the iBall PC's 2 GB maximum.
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Storage: Thinvent Treo models use a 2 TB SSD, against the iBall PC's 64 GB maximum.
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Cores: The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against up to 4 in the iBall PC.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo models let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no operating system.
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Trade-off: The iBall PC is a laptop with an 11.60-inch display, while the Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC that requires a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the iBall PC if you need a portable laptop with a built-in display. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, faster processing, larger storage or a choice of operating system in a compact desktop form.
