The Dell OptiPlex Micro is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports and Windows 11 Pro, with RAM up to 64 GB and storage up to 8 TB. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has a Mini PC form factor, Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 8 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, which is the same processor as the Dell's Core i5 class where we could confirm the core count, with the RAM and SSD sizes shown above.
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Both Thinvent Treo models offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
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The Dell OptiPlex Micro has 2 Ethernet ports and up to 8 TB of storage, which is more than the Thinvent Treo's 2 TB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has a VESA mount, a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 5 with dual band support.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with a 12V 10A adapter and is built with an aluminium housing and powder coated finish for an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo's 2 TB maximum storage and single Ethernet port are the main points where the Dell OptiPlex Micro is stronger.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Micro if you need two Ethernet ports or storage above 2 TB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a Mini PC with Wi-Fi 5, a VESA mount, and a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
