The Lenovo ThinkCentre small form factor range covers compact desktop PCs with Intel processors, DDR4 memory and USB-C ports. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line, which offers Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series options, and RAM configurations up to 64 GB.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Small Form Factor vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre Small Form Factor | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Intel (8th Gen to 13th Gen Core, per product) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | DDR4, up to 64 GB (M800 Small) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor / Tiny | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ports | USB-C (M720 SFF) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card (M800 Small) | Dual Band Wi-Fi or No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi or No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, configurable at purchase.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, the highest core count in the Treo range.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation and with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors.
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Lenovo's ThinkCentre range includes the M720 SFF with USB-C ports, which the Treo listings do not state.
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Lenovo's listings specify a 210 W power supply for the M800 Small, while Thinvent Treo listings specify 12V adapters rated 5A to 10A.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Lenovo ThinkCentre small form factor if you need a specific Lenovo model, a documented USB-C port layout, or a product range with a published upgrade path. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of Intel or AMD processors.
