The Zotac ZBOX is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor and a maximum of 16 GB RAM. Its fanless C Series is designed for silent operation. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
Zotac ZBOX vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Fanless | Yes (C Series) | No | No |
| 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 i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Zotac ZBOX.
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Both Thinvent Treo models include a 2 TB SSD and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and Treo Core Ultra 5 125U use Intel processors, as does the Zotac ZBOX.
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The Zotac ZBOX is fanless, which Thinvent Treo models are not. The Thinvent Treo has a fan-cooled design.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX if fanless, silent operation is the priority. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, up to 64 GB, and larger storage, or if you want a choice of operating systems.