Topton X2E

The Topton X2E is a fanless mini PC from Topton, built around Intel N-series processors (such as the N150 and J6412) and sold with four 2.5G network ports. It is aimed at network-centric uses such as firewall and router builds, and its listing notes support for pfSense, OPNsense and Proxmox. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PCs with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is in the same low-power class, and the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U for more processing headroom.

Topton X2E vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U offers up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, against the Topton X2E's stated maximum of 32 GB RAM and 1 TB NVMe storage.

• The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U provides 6 cores, giving more processing capacity for multitasking and heavier workloads.

• Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) or no wireless, so buyers can choose connectivity to suit their setup.

• The Topton X2E is a fanless design with four 2.5G ports, which is its main networking focus. Thinvent's listed Treo configurations do not state four 2.5G ports, so buyers needing that port count should check the Topton X2E.

• The Topton X2E's listing highlights AES-NI support and pfSense/OPNsense compatibility, which may matter for firewall use.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Topton X2E if your priority is a compact router or firewall box with four 2.5G network ports. Choose a Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U if you need more RAM, more cores and larger storage for general computing or virtualisation, and the Thinvent Treo with Intel Celeron N5095A if you want a low-power Intel Celeron system with flexible RAM and SSD options.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U