The Lian Li O11 Air Mini is a PC case, not a computer. It is a tower-style ATX mid-tower case in aluminum and tempered glass, built for ATX, EATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models, which are complete, ready-to-use computers in a compact aluminium housing. Thinvent also has the Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and other processors.
Lian Li O11 Air Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lian Li O11 Air Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PC case (no processor, RAM or storage included) | Complete mini PC | Complete mini PC |
| Processor | Not applicable | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not applicable | Up to 32 GB DDR5 (as configured) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not applicable | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | ATX Mid Tower, 400 x 288 x 384 mm, 44 L | Mini PC, 199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not applicable | 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 O11 Air Mini is an empty enclosure for building a custom desktop. The Thinvent Treo is a finished computer that ships ready to use.
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The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC measuring 199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm. The O11 Air Mini is a full ATX-size tower measuring 400 x 288 x 384 mm.
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The Treo has Dual LAN, two USB 3.2 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port. It also has a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The O11 Air Mini has no processor, memory, storage or operating system. Those parts must be bought separately.
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The O11 Air Mini is designed for airflow with room for multiple fan and radiator setups. The Thinvent Treo does not include case-level fan configuration as a feature.
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Trade-off: the O11 Air Mini suits builders who want a large, customisable case with full-size motherboard support. The Treo suits buyers who want a compact, complete computer with an operating system included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lian Li O11 Air Mini if you are building a custom desktop and need a tower case for ATX, Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboards. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact, complete computer for office, edge or embedded use, with a choice of Intel or AMD processors and a pre-installed operating system.
