The Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 is a compact desktop PC from Lenovo, offered in Mini PC and Small Form Factor versions with Intel 8th Generation processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative in this comparison. Its Intel Core i5 models, from 12th to 14th Generation, use the same Mini PC form factor and the same Intel processor maker. Thinvent's Treo line supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 (Intel i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 120U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen series) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5 120U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | DDR4 memory, capacity not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Optional solid-state storage, capacity not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 available as a separate SKU) | No WiFi |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P model supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the Treo line as a whole goes up to 64 GB.
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Storage: Thinvent Treo models include a 2 TB SSD in the configurations shown.
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo i5 models span 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 is described with 8th Generation Intel processors.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo buyers can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core Ultra 5 125U includes two Ethernet ports, and the other Treo i5 models include one Gigabit Ethernet port.
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Expansion and ports: Thinvent Treo models include multiple USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a VESA mount. The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P model includes four front USB 2.0 ports.
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Operating range: Thinvent Treo models are rated for 0°C to 40°C operation with 20% to 80% RH humidity, non-condensing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 if you need a compact Lenovo desktop with 8th Generation Intel processors. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a higher RAM ceiling, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Linux and DOS.
