The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q is a Tiny (Mini PC) desktop from Lenovo's business line. The facts we have describe it with Intel Core i5 to i9 vPro processors, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 4 TB of storage, and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which has the same Mini PC form factor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of operating systems.
Lenovo M90q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 to i9 vPro | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB DDR5 (32 GB as configured) | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 (64 GB as configured) |
| Storage | Up to 4000 GB | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD (2 TB as configured) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD (2 TB as configured) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Tiny) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Displays | Up to 3 | Up to 2 (HDMI 2.0 and VGA) | Up to 2 (HDMI and VGA) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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 Thinvent Treo reaches up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the Lenovo M90q, and it can be configured with up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, while the operating systems for the Lenovo M90q could not be confirmed from the facts we have.
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The Lenovo M90q can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo has two video outputs (HDMI and VGA on the Treo-i5_12 model, HDMI 2.0 and VGA on the Treo Intel Core Ultra 5 model).
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports on the Intel Core Ultra 5 model and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Lenovo M90q has Intel vPro processors up to Core i9. The Thinvent Treo range tops out at the Intel Core Ultra 5 and Core i5 processors in the facts we have.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q if you need three displays, vPro processors up to Core i9, and Lenovo's ThinkShield security features. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system, and dual Ethernet on the Intel Core Ultra 5 model.
