The ECS LIVA Q3 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor, which has 4 cores. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC family is the closest alternative. It has AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors with 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which exceed the LIVA Q3's stated maximums.
ECS LIVA Q3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ECS LIVA Q3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Celeron N5095A) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Displays | Up to 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum: The Treo Ryzen 5 7430U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the LIVA Q3's 8 GB maximum.
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Larger storage: The Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the LIVA Q3's 128 GB maximum.
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More cores: The Treo Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores, against 4 cores in the LIVA Q3.
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Wireless option: The Treo is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the LIVA Q3's wireless options.
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Operating system choice: The Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no OS. We could not confirm the LIVA Q3's operating system options.
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Display support: Both products provide two video outputs. The LIVA Q3 facts state support for 2 independent displays, while the Treo details list 1 HDMI and 1 VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ECS LIVA Q3 if you need a compact mini PC with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor and a small memory and storage configuration. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, larger SSD storage, or a choice of operating systems.
