The Intel NUC Barebone is a small form factor mini PC kit, and the Intel Core i5 model in this family includes Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which is also a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor. Both are sold as compact desktop systems for buyers who want a small footprint.
Intel NUC Barebone vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC Barebone (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (barebone kit) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Not supplied (barebone kit) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships complete with Windows 11 Pro, while the Intel NUC Barebone is a kit that you equip with your own memory, storage and operating system.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in the Intel Core i5 configurations listed here.
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Both products include Wi-Fi, with dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Thinvent Treo.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an aluminium housing with a powder coated finish and includes a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC operates across a 0°C to 40°C temperature range and carries BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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Thinvent Treo models can also run Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, or be supplied without an operating system.
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We could not confirm the Intel NUC Barebone's cores, RAM capacity, storage capacity, ports or operating system, so these points are not compared above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC Barebone if you want a bare kit to build around your own memory, storage and operating system choice. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a ready-to-use system with Windows 11 Pro, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, plus a choice of Linux or other operating systems.
