The Raspberry Pi SSD is a PCIe Gen 3 NVMe solid-state drive, sold in 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB capacities, that is designed for use with the Raspberry Pi 5 through a compatible M.2 adapter. The closest Thinvent alternative for a storage-focused network build is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which includes its own SSD of up to 2 TB and runs a full operating system without a separate adapter.
Raspberry Pi SSD vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Raspberry Pi SSD | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Not applicable (storage device) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not applicable | 4 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not applicable | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB NVMe | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 module | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not applicable | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3, NVMe 1.4 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Wireless | Not applicable | Available as No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Available as No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD, which is twice the 1 TB maximum listed for the Raspberry Pi SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a complete computer with a processor, RAM, power supply and a choice of operating systems, so it can run a network storage service without an additional board or adapter.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has up to 32 GB RAM and 12 cores, which supports heavier file-sharing and multi-user workloads.
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The Raspberry Pi SSD has a documented PCIe Gen 3 NVMe interface and a published remaining production commitment until at least January 2032. It is a storage module, so it has no processing or networking of its own.
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The Raspberry Pi SSD is designed to pair with the Raspberry Pi 5, which is a low-power single-board platform. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a larger desktop-class device, so it uses more space and power.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Raspberry Pi SSD if you already run a Raspberry Pi 5 and want to add fast NVMe storage to it. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a complete, ready-to-run device for network storage, with up to 2 TB built in and a choice of Windows, Ubuntu or Thinux operating systems.
