The Geekom IT15 is a mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact aluminium housing, running Windows 11 Pro. For buyers who want a higher-end Intel Core Ultra processor, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is the nearest Thinvent option in the Treo line.
Geekom IT15 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Geekom IT15 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB NVMe SSD | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 117 × 112 × 45.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 2 | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 port (2.5G RJ45) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, the most cores of the Thinvent options shown here. The Geekom IT15 uses a higher processor tier, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports, where the Geekom IT15 has one.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium housing and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, matching the Geekom IT15's maximum storage and RAM capacity.
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The Geekom IT15 has Wi-Fi 7, a newer wireless standard. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band.
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The Geekom IT15 has a higher-tier processor, so it is stronger for heavy processing workloads.
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The Geekom IT15 can drive up to two displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Geekom IT15 if you need the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor tier and Wi-Fi 7. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need 12 cores, two Ethernet ports, a VESA mount, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a ready-to-deploy aluminium mini PC.
