The Zotac ZBOX is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, two Ethernet ports, a fanless design option and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5. Its 13th-generation Core i5-1335U has 10 cores, and the Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. It also has two Ethernet ports and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5.
Zotac ZBOX Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Fanless | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Zotac ZBOX's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS. The Zotac ZBOX ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo's Intel Core i5-1335U is a 13th-generation processor with 10 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.6 GHz.
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The Zotac ZBOX is fanless. We could not confirm whether the Thinvent Treo is fanless.
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The Zotac ZBOX has 2 Ethernet ports, as the Thinvent Treo 13th-generation model does. The Treo 12th-generation model has 1 Ethernet port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX if a fanless design is the main requirement. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need to select your operating system, want up to 2 TB of SSD storage or prefer a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 with 10 cores.
