The Intel NUC 14 Pro is a compact mini PC built around Intel Core Ultra processors, with support for Wi-Fi and up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 in the same mini PC form factor.
Intel NUC 14 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC 14 Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe SSD, with additional slots | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Intel NUC 14 Pro supports up to 96 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 4 front USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 3.2 ports, with VGA and HDMI outputs.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC Dual LAN variant (Core i3-1215U) has two Ethernet ports and an RS485 option.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is supplied with a VESA mount, and it can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an operating range of 0°C to 40°C and is certified to BIS, RoHS, and ISO standards.
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The Intel NUC 14 Pro uses Intel Core Ultra processors, which are a newer processor generation than the Core i3 chips in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 14 Pro if you need Intel Core Ultra processing and RAM above 64 GB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, Dual Band Wi-Fi, and a choice of Windows, Linux, or no operating system.
