The Skynew W3 is a Mini PC with an Intel i5 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core i5 processors. They offer more RAM and storage, and they ship with Windows 11 Pro.
Skynew W3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Skynew W3 | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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More memory: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM with the Intel Core i5-1240P, against up to 16 GB for the Skynew W3.
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More storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against up to 512 GB for the Skynew W3.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo models with Intel Core i5-1240P and Core Ultra 5 125U have 12 cores, against up to 4 cores for the Skynew W3.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports and dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
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Trade-off: The Skynew W3 is a compact Mini PC with a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo is a newer-generation platform with more memory and storage, and it can also run Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or DOS if you choose.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Skynew W3 if you need a compact Mini PC with an Intel i5 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. Choose a Thinvent Treo if you need more memory, more storage, more cores, or two Ethernet ports.
