The Mele Quieter 3Q is a fanless mini PC with an Intel Celeron processor, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which shares the Intel Celeron processor series and has a fan-cooled design rather than a fanless one.
Mele Quieter 3Q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Mele Quieter 3Q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron (N5100/N5105 listed) | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache |
| RAM | 8 GB (16 GB configuration listed) | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB to 256 GB eMMC or SSD (listed) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS) |
| Cooling | Fanless | Not fanless (fan cooling not specified in the Thinvent details) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available without Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | 1 port (1 GbE) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | Up to 2 (dual HDMI 4K) | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 32 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, compared with the 8 GB and 128 GB to 256 GB configurations listed for the Mele Quieter 3Q.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered without Wi-Fi, and it has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Mele Quieter 3Q is fanless. The Thinvent Treo does not have a fanless design, so it is the better choice where fan-free operation is required.
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The Mele Quieter 3Q supports two 4K displays through dual HDMI ports. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI port and one VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mele Quieter 3Q if a silent, fanless Celeron mini PC with dual 4K output is the priority. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger storage, a choice of operating systems or a VESA mount.
