The Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 is a business desktop sold as a Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Windows 8 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i3-1315U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 (1315U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 (1215U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB (64 GB configured) | Up to 64 GB (64 GB configured) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 8 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the ThinkCentre M92.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and 1000 Mbps Ethernet, plus a VESA mount for fixing it behind a monitor.
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The Thinvent Treo is rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C at 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing, and carries BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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We could not confirm the ThinkCentre M92's storage capacity or core count, so we have left these points out of the comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 if you need Windows 8 Pro on a Mini PC with an Intel Core i3. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM headroom, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a current Windows 11 Pro image, or a choice of Linux and embedded operating systems.
