The Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop is a compact business mini PC, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line is a close alternative for buyers who want a small form factor with Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Not stated for this configuration; range includes Intel Core 11th Gen and 13th Gen i7, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2 DDR4 SODIMM slots (3200 MHz) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Configurable; PCIe SSD on the listed configuration | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny, 1-liter (7.05" × 7.2" × 1.36"), 2.76 lbs | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (listed configuration) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi option | No Wi-Fi option or Dual band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi option |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (listed configuration) | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB, which is higher than the 16 GB configuration listed for the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and i3-1215U models offer up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo range includes AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U processors alongside Intel options, giving more processor choice within one line.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop is a Windows 11 Pro configuration with a published 1-liter size and 2.76 lb weight, and its family range extends to Intel vPro and AMD Ryzen PRO processors.
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The Thinvent Treo models ship with DOS, so a buyer who needs Windows must install their own license.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktop if you need a business-focused tiny PC with Windows 11 Pro and Lenovo's vPro and PRO processor options. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher maximum RAM, a range of Intel and AMD processors, and a compact mini PC for office, reception or workstation use.
