The Skynew S3 is a fanless mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports, support for two displays, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which also uses an Intel Core i3 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro. The Treo is not fanless, but it has more RAM and storage than the Skynew S3's stated maximums.
Skynew S3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U
| Skynew S3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U (Dual LAN, Wi-Fi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) |
| Fanless | Yes | No |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the Skynew S3's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the Skynew S3's 512 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 12V 7A power adapter.
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The Skynew S3 is fanless, which the Thinvent Treo is not. Choose the Skynew S3 if a fanless design is the priority.
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We could not confirm the Skynew S3's exact processor model, cores, or display outputs, so those points are not compared directly.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Skynew S3 if you need a fanless mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, Windows 11 Pro, and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U if you need more RAM, more storage, or a choice of operating systems.
