The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q is a compact Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 4 cores, and support for up to 32 GB of RAM, running Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores and supports up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (6th gen, i7-6700T) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores | 4 | 10 | 12 |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (as configured) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi option | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi option |
| Operating System | Windows 10 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against 4 in the Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 32 GB maximum on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, besides Windows 11 Pro.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q uses an older 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 12 V DC power input. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q has a 2.5-inch drive bay in some configurations, which the Thinvent Treo does not have.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q if you need a compact Mini PC with a 6th generation Intel Core i7 running Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, larger SSD storage, or a choice of operating systems including Linux.
