The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a compact Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 500 GB of storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processor, which uses the same Intel Core i5 family and Windows 11 Pro, with higher RAM and storage limits.
Lenovo M720q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-8400T confirmed in one configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 500 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi supported | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ports | 7 USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Type-C | 2 USB 3.2, 2 USB 2.0, 4 front USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet | 2 USB 3.2, 2 USB 2.0, 4 front USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.52 kg | 1.41 kg |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Lenovo M720q.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, four times the 500 GB maximum of the Lenovo M720q.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 12V DC power input for a wider range of installations.
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The Lenovo M720q has DisplayPort and a USB Type-C port. The Thinvent Treo does not have these ports; it has VGA and front USB 2.0 ports instead.
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The Lenovo M720q has a 2.5-inch drive bay in some configurations. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q if you need DisplayPort or USB Type-C output and an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and storage, a choice of operating systems, or a 12th or 13th-generation Intel Core i5.