The Xiaomi Ningmei Mini PC CR80 is a compact mini PC with an Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of SSD storage, Wi-Fi and one display output. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which shares the Celeron processor class and the quad-core layout. The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of storage and up to 32 GB of RAM in the Celeron configuration.
Xiaomi Ningmei CR80 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Xiaomi Ningmei Mini PC CR80 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB (up to 32 GB across the Celeron range) | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB SSD | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (Intel AC7265), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | 1 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
-
Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a maximum of 256 GB for the Ningmei CR80.
-
Memory: The Thinvent Treo Core i3-1315U configuration supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a maximum of 8 GB for the Ningmei CR80.
-
Processing power: The Thinvent Treo Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against 4 cores in the Ningmei CR80.
-
Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo units can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS. We could not confirm the operating system options for the Ningmei CR80.
-
Ports: The Thinvent Treo has 4 USB 3.0 ports and 4 front USB 2.0 ports on the Celeron N5095A model. The Ningmei CR80 has one HDMI and two USB-A ports.
-
Trade-off: The Ningmei CR80 is lighter, at about 250 g, while the Thinvent Treo weighs 1.28 kg to 1.42 kg depending on configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Ningmei CR80 if you need a very light mini PC for basic general use with modest memory and storage needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need higher RAM and storage limits, a choice of operating systems, a metal housing with a VESA mount, or a unit with a wider temperature range for demanding deployments.