The Mac Mini is a compact Apple desktop that runs macOS. If you want a similarly small desktop that runs Windows, Thinvent's Treo Mini PC line is the closest match. The Treo is available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and Intel Core 5 120U processors, and it is sold with DOS, so you can install the Windows version of your choice.
Mac Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Apple Mac Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core 5 120U) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | macOS | DOS (Windows can be installed) | DOS (Windows can be installed) | DOS (Windows can be installed) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | No WiFi | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U also supports up to 64 GB. We could not confirm the Mac Mini's RAM maximum.
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The Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, and the Treo with Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores.
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All Treo models support SSDs from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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The Treo runs DOS, so you choose and install the Windows version you need. The Mac Mini runs macOS.
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The Treo models include a dual LAN configuration on the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U model. We could not confirm the Mac Mini's networking options.
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The Treo models listed do not include WiFi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Thinvent Treo if you want a compact desktop for Windows and you need high RAM capacity, such as the 64 GB AMD Ryzen 5 7430U model. Choose the Mac Mini if you want macOS and the Apple ecosystem.
