The Intel NUC 11 Extreme NUC11BTMi9 is a Mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900KB processor with 8 cores. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Intel NUC11BTMi9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC11BTMi9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-11900KB | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Up to 8000 GB | 2048 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 port (2.5GbE) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has 2 Ethernet ports. The NUC11BTMi9 has 1 Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS. The NUC11BTMi9 ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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The NUC11BTMi9 has a higher-end processor and supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The NUC11BTMi9 supports up to 8000 GB of storage. The Thinvent Treo has a 2048 GB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo's RAM maximum is 64 GB, the same as the NUC11BTMi9.
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The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs, a VESA mount, and a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC11BTMi9 if you need the higher-end 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, Wi-Fi 6E, or the larger storage maximum. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need two Ethernet ports, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a VESA-mountable chassis.
