The Dell OptiPlex is a line of small form factor and micro desktop PCs. Its i7 models use 10th generation Intel Core processors, support up to three displays, and include integrated Wi-Fi 6. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest Thinvent match: it also uses an Intel Core i7 processor, supports dual band Wi-Fi 5, and is available with Windows 11 Pro. The Treo is a mini PC with an aluminium housing, dual Ethernet ports, and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell OptiPlex vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex (5080 Tower, SFF and Micro) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel 10th generation Core i7 (up to) | Intel Core i7-1255U, 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower, small form factor and micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
| 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 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U uses the same Intel Core i7 series as the OptiPlex i7 models, with 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz.
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The Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the OptiPlex's RAM and storage maximums.
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The Treo has two Ethernet ports and a VESA mount. Its housing is aluminium with a powder coated black finish.
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The Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The OptiPlex's operating system options were not confirmed.
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The OptiPlex supports up to three displays and includes integrated Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+). The Treo has two video outputs (HDMI and VGA) and dual band Wi-Fi 5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex if you need up to three displays and Wi-Fi 6 in a tower, small form factor or micro desktop. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems, and dual Ethernet ports.
