The Lenovo 720Q is a compact mini PC from Lenovo's ThinkCentre M720q family, built for business desktops with Intel Core processors, DDR4 memory and M.2 SSD storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i3 to Core Ultra 5 processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage in a compact form factor.
Lenovo 720Q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i5 (12th to 13th Gen) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400T (sample configuration); up to Core i9-9900T | Intel Core i3-1215U to i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores (Core i9-9900T); 6 cores (i5-8400T) | 6 to 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (sample configuration); up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 SSD or 2.5" HDD/SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB RAM, double the 32 GB maximum listed for the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q.
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Newer processor options: Thinvent Treo models include 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core and Intel Core Ultra 5 processors.
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Flexible wireless: Several Thinvent Treo configurations include dual band Wi-Fi 5, while others ship without Wi-Fi.
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Trade-off: The Lenovo 720Q's Core i9-9900T option offers 8 cores, while the Thinvent Treo range tops out at 12 cores on the Core Ultra 5 125U and 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo 720Q if you need a ThinkCentre business desktop and can work with its 32 GB memory limit and 8th or 9th Gen processors. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, newer Intel processors or a broader choice of SSD capacity.
