The ASUS VivoMini VC66 is a compact mini PC built on a Mini-STX motherboard, with a 7th Generation Intel Core processor, DDR4 memory and 4K UHD display support. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers newer Intel processors in a similar compact form factor and a larger memory range.
ASUS VivoMini VC66 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS VivoMini VC66 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | 7th Gen Intel Core (Kaby Lake), up to i7 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | M.2 SSD plus 2.5-inch HDD/SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact mini PC | Compact mini PC | Compact mini PC | Compact mini PC |
| Wireless | 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi | Dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models use 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors, compared with the 7th Generation Intel Core processor in the VC66.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and the Ultra 5 125U model supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The VC66 offers 4K UHD output through HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI-D, and an optical drive option in one of its configurations.
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The VC66 is a multi-drive design with an M.2 SSD and 2.5-inch drive bays, while the Thinvent Treo models are built around SSD storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS VivoMini VC66 if you want a compact PC with optional optical drive bays and 2.5-inch drive support. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need newer Intel processors, higher memory capacity, and SSD storage up to 2 TB in a compact form.
