The Microsoft Surface is a line of Windows 2-in-1 tablets and laptops sold in India, and the Surface Pro is the model most buyers compare. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which also runs Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent builds desktop-form mini PCs, not portable tablets, so the comparison below covers the Surface Pro's processor family and Windows edition against Thinvent's Treo range.
Microsoft Surface India vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Microsoft Surface (Pro) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 2-in-1 tablet and laptop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| 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 Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses the same processor family as the Surface Pro, which is an Intel Core Ultra chip.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, and the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations come with a 2 TB SSD, and both run Windows 11 Pro.
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The Surface Pro is a portable tablet with a touchscreen, and the Thinvent Treo is a fixed mini PC that connects to your own monitor, keyboard and mouse.
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We could not confirm the Surface Pro's RAM and storage capacities, so we have left those cells open rather than guess.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Surface Pro if you need a portable Windows tablet that you can carry, write on and use away from a desk. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact desktop computer with the same Intel Core Ultra family, a large SSD and a choice of operating systems.
