The MeLE Quieter DL is a fanless mini PC built on the Intel N150 processor, with two Ethernet ports and a maximum of 32 GB RAM and 4 TB storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which has Dual LAN, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, with a fan-cooled design and a choice of operating systems.
MeLE Quieter DL vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MeLE Quieter DL | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U (SKU Treo-i3_12l-32_32-m2048-12_7-X-11P-0) | |
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| Processor | Intel N150 | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB), up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB | 2 TB SSD, up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 (Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps) |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fan-cooled |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 32 GB maximum for the MeLE Quieter DL.
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Higher processor class: The Thinvent Treo uses an Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores, while the MeLE Quieter DL uses the N150 processor.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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Trade-off: The MeLE Quieter DL is fanless, a design that the Thinvent Treo does not offer. The Thinvent Treo has a 2.5-inch drive bay? No: it has an M.2 slot for its SSD and uses a fan for cooling.
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Storage ceiling: The MeLE Quieter DL supports up to 4 TB of storage, against 2 TB for the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MeLE Quieter DL if a fanless, silent design matters most and the N150 performance level meets your needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a more powerful Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB RAM, Dual LAN and a choice of operating systems.
