The NiPoGi E1 is a mini PC built around Intel N-series processors (N150, N95 or N97), with up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, one 1GbE Ethernet port and dual display output over HDMI and DisplayPort. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses a processor in the same Intel N-series family. For a higher-performance option, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has six cores and up to 64 GB of RAM.
NiPoGi E1 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| NiPoGi E1 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel N150, N95 or N97 (3 options) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4C/4T | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR4 (configurable up to 32 GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 M.2 2280 SATA3 slot and 1 2.5" SATA3 bay | 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 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS available) | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS available) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | 1x 1GbE | 1x 1000 Mbps | 2x 1000 Mbps (Dual LAN) |
| Displays | HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
| USB | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 2.0 | 4x USB 3.0, 4x front USB 2.0 | 2x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, 4x front USB 2.0 |
| Power | 36W adapter | 12V 5A adapter | 12V 7A adapter |
| Keyboard and mouse | Not included | Thinvent keyboard and mouse set included | Thinvent keyboard and mouse set included |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against 16 GB for the NiPoGi E1.
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More processor cores: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has six cores, against four cores on the NiPoGi E1.
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Dual Ethernet: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, against one 1GbE port on the NiPoGi E1.
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Keyboard and mouse included: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with a Thinvent keyboard and mouse set.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs let the buyer choose from Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS, in addition to Windows 11 IoT variants.
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Trade-off: The NiPoGi E1 has a DisplayPort 1.4 output and a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have a DisplayPort output, and its SSD sits in an M.2 slot.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NiPoGi E1 if you want an N-series mini PC with Windows 11 Pro and a DisplayPort output for a second screen. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores, dual Ethernet or a choice of operating system, such as Ubuntu Linux.