The NZXT Small Form Factor is a Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Windows 11, sold as a compact gaming system built to balance size, airflow and performance. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, which uses an AMD processor family, a Mini PC form factor and a Windows 11 Pro option. Thinvent's Treo range also has Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and other operating systems.
NZXT Small Form Factor vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| NZXT Small Form Factor | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | 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 |
| Fanless | Not confirmed | No | No |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB. We could not confirm the NZXT Small Form Factor's maximum RAM or storage.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The NZXT Small Form Factor is listed with Windows 11.
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The Thinvent Treo is a Mini PC with an AMD processor, the same processor maker as the NZXT Small Form Factor, and it includes a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The NZXT Small Form Factor uses an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. The Thinvent Treo uses an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, so it is the lower processor tier.
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Wireless options on the Thinvent Treo are Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) or no Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the NZXT Small Form Factor's wireless specification.
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We could not confirm the NZXT Small Form Factor's cooling design, dimensions or port layout, so these are not compared.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NZXT Small Form Factor if you want an AMD Ryzen 7 gaming system from NZXT with Windows 11. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an AMD Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount for display mounting.
