The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q is a Tiny business desktop offered with Intel Core processors up to the Core i9 class, up to two DDR4 SODIMM memory slots, and a compact 1-litre form factor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC family, which covers Intel Core processors from the Celeron-class N5095A up to the Core Ultra 5 125U, with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD in a compact mini PC form factor.
Lenovo Tiny M70Q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Up to Intel Core i9 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores | Not stated | 12 | 12 |
| RAM | Up to 2 DDR4 SODIMM slots (2933 MHz) | 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not stated | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny 1L desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, configurable in the range listed for each processor.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q is offered with processors up to Intel Core i9, a higher performance class than the Core i5 and Core Ultra 5 Thinvent Treo options.
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Lenovo lists built-in ThinkShield features, including a TPM 2.0 chip and a Kensington lock slot, which are not stated for the Thinvent Treo.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with a choice of wireless options (No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5), and some with dual LAN.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q if you need the highest processor tier, such as Intel Core i9, and built-in ThinkShield security features. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, and a choice of processors from Intel Core i3 to Core Ultra 5 or AMD Ryzen 5.
