The Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 6 cores and up to 16 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM. Both are compact desktops with an Intel processor and a VESA mount.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi) | Not confirmed | No Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band variant available) | No Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band variant available) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| VESA Mount | Supported | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the ThinkCentre M72e.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with i5-1240P has 12 cores, against up to 6 cores on the ThinkCentre M72e.
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Thinvent Treo models come with a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, besides Windows 11 Pro.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN ports, two HDMI outputs on some variants, and a 12V 7A adapter.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) or without Wi-Fi, so the buyer can choose. We could not confirm whether the ThinkCentre M72e has built-in Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e if you need a compact Intel i7 desktop with up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, more cores, a choice of operating systems, or a Linux or embedded OS.