The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 is a small form factor desktop that Lenovo positions for business use with 8th Gen Intel processors, DDR4 memory and USB-C ports. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a compact desktop and has an Intel Core i7-1255U with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, running Windows 11 Pro.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel 8th Gen processor | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | DDR4 memory, capacity Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Ports | USB-C ports | 2 x USB 3.2, 3 x front USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, 2 x Ethernet | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, VGA, 2 x Ethernet |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage with a 12-core processor.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations include two Ethernet ports, one 1000 Mbps each, and an RS485 option.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations have a VESA mount and are built in an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 is a Lenovo design using 8th Gen Intel processors; we could not confirm its maximum RAM or storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 if you want a Lenovo-branded small form factor desktop with 8th Gen Intel processors and USB-C ports. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher RAM capacity, more processor cores, two Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating system including Linux.
