The Lian Li O11 Mini Black is a case, not a computer. Lian Li's O11 Mini (in its Air Mini and Dynamic Mini V2 versions) is a compact PC chassis that takes motherboards such as Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX or ATX, and it has no built-in processor, RAM or storage. A Thinvent Treo Mini PC, by contrast, is a complete compact computer with an Intel or AMD processor, memory and SSD storage already fitted. If you want a small, ready-to-run system for business or IoT use, the closest Thinvent match is the Treo Mini PC.
Lian Li O11 Mini Black vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lian Li O11 Mini Black | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PC case (chassis) | Complete mini PC | Complete mini PC |
| Processor | Not included | Intel Core i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not included | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not included | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not included | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact tower case (Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX motherboard support) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not included | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship as complete systems with a processor, RAM and SSD, so no separate parts need to be sourced.
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Treo Mini PCs offer RAM of up to 64 GB and SSD storage of up to 2 TB, with options from 128 GB.
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Treo Mini PCs are available with Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 5 processors, and with or without dual-band Wi-Fi.
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The Lian Li O11 Mini Black gives you a choice of motherboard and component layout, with cooling and airflow designed around your own build, which a pre-built mini PC does not offer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lian Li O11 Mini Black if you are building your own PC and need an enclosure for a Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX motherboard. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact, ready-to-use computer for business or IoT deployments without assembling hardware.
