The NEC PC named in this query is a range of VersaPro and Mate business computers. The facts available for it cover the VersaPro VK18T/G-G, which uses an Intel Core i5-3337U at 1.8 GHz in a clamshell laptop form factor, and the VersaPro VB VK23L/B-R, which uses an Intel Core i3-6100U at 2.3 GHz. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core i5 and Ultra 5 processors with up to 64 GB of RAM in a compact mini PC form.
NEC VersaPro VK18T/G-G vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Feature | NEC VersaPro VK18T/G-G | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Processor frequency | 1.8 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cores | Not stated | 12 | 12 |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Clamshell laptop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P offers up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, where the NEC VersaPro VK18T/G-G has no stated memory maximum.
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Thinvent Treo models use newer processor generations, including 12th-generation Intel Core i5-1240P and 14th-generation Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, with up to 12 cores and maximum frequencies of up to 4.4 GHz and 4.3 GHz.
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Thinvent Treo models offer storage of up to 2 TB SSD in each configuration.
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The NEC VersaPro VK18T/G-G is a clamshell laptop, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC, so the two suit different desk and portable setups.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NEC VersaPro if you need a portable clamshell laptop built around the Intel Core i5-3337U. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with a newer processor generation, up to 64 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
