The Liva XE is a compact mini PC from ECS (ELITEGROUP) built on an Intel Braswell N3050 SoC, with DDR3L memory of 2GB or 4GB and one M.2 slot for SATA SSD storage. For a more capable, fanless-ready alternative with more processing power and memory, the closest Thinvent option is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC series, which offers Intel Celeron N5095A, Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
Liva XE vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Liva XE | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Intel Braswell N3050 SoC | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | DDR3L 2GB/4GB | 4 GB to 32 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 for SSD (SATA) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM in Core i3, i5 and i7 configurations, compared with the 4 GB maximum of the Liva XE's DDR3L memory.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB, while the Liva XE provides one M.2 slot for SATA SSD.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, and with AMD Ryzen 5 processors, giving a wider processing range than the Liva XE's Braswell N3050.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band or with no wireless, so buyers can choose the connectivity they need.
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The Liva XE's Braswell N3050 is a lower-power entry processor; for buyers who need more performance in the same compact form factor, the Thinvent Treo range is the stronger choice.
Which one should you choose?
The Liva XE suits light, low-demand compact computing where a basic processor and small memory are sufficient. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range suits users who need more RAM, larger SSD storage and a faster processor, such as Intel Core i3-1215U or AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, in a similarly compact mini PC.
