The Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit (NUC11TNKi5, Tiger Canyon) is a Mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and comes with a 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro and a choice of Linux and other operating systems.
Intel NUC 11 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit (NUC11TNKi5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Dual M.2 NVMe slots (2280 and 2242) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Wireless | Replaceable WiFi card | Not included (no-WiFi version); dual band Wi-Fi 5 version available | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and i5-1335U both support up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the NUC 11 Pro Kit.
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Thinvent Treo models ship with a 2 TB SSD, and the buyer can choose from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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Thinvent Treo models include a VESA mount and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit has a replaceable WiFi card and two M.2 NVMe slots for mixed storage. We could not confirm the NUC 11 Pro's operating system options or its Ethernet speed.
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The Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores against the NUC's 4-core i5 class, while the Treo i5-1335U has the higher maximum clock speed of 4.6 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo uses Intel Core processors (i5-1240P, i5-1335U), so the processor family matches the NUC 11 Pro Kit's Intel Core i5 family.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit if you want a compact Intel system with dual M.2 NVMe slots and an easily replaceable WiFi card. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a 2 TB SSD included, a wider choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall.
