The GPD MicroPC 2 is a 7-inch mini PC with an Intel N-series processor, up to 16 GB RAM and up to 8 TB storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which has 6 cores, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and dual band Wi-Fi 5, with Windows 11 Pro as standard.
GPD MicroPC 2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| GPD MicroPC 2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U (SKU Treo-i3_12l-32_32-m2048-12_7-m-11P-0) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A (SKU Treo-N5-8-m2048-12_5-m-11P-0) | |
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| Processor | Intel N-series (N250 / N300 variants) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores (N250) | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR4 (8 GB in this SKU) |
| Storage | Up to 8000 GB (512 GB SSD in base configuration) | Up to 2 TB SSD (2 TB in this SKU) | Up to 2 TB SSD (2 TB in this SKU) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (7-inch handheld) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 RJ45 port | 1000 Mbps, 2 Ethernet ports | 1000 Mbps, 1 Ethernet port |
| 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, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the GPD MicroPC 2.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1215U has 6 cores, against 4 cores in the GPD MicroPC 2's N250 processor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports on the Core i3-1215U SKU, and a 2 TB SSD on both SKUs.
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The GPD MicroPC 2 has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and a 7-inch touchscreen with fingerprint unlock. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 and no built-in display; it has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount.
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The GPD MicroPC 2 is a portable handheld at about 490 grams. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a desktop-class unit weighing 1.42 kg to 1.64 kg.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value or no operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GPD MicroPC 2 if you need a 7-inch handheld that you can carry in the field and use with its built-in display, touch screen and Wi-Fi 6. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1215U if you need more cores, up to 64 GB RAM and a fixed mini PC that connects to your own monitor, with a choice of operating systems.
