The Zotac ZBOX PI225 (ZBOX-PI225-W2B) is a fanless Mini PC with an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, 4 GB of LPDDR3 memory, 32 GB of flash storage and Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which has a higher RAM ceiling and a larger storage range. Thinvent's Treo line also has a fanless-style option in the Thinvent H line, and this comparison uses the Treo as the nearest match in form factor and processor class.
Zotac ZBOX PI225 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Celeron N5095A)
| Feature | Zotac ZBOX PI225 (ZBOX-PI225-W2B) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3350 (1.10 GHz) | Intel Celeron N5095A (up to 2.9 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR3 (maximum 4 GB) | 4 GB to 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB flash | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (8 mm height) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi option |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Cooling | Fanless | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 32 GB of RAM in this configuration, against the Zotac's 4 GB maximum, which gives more headroom for multitasking.
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Thinvent Treo has SSD storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, against the Zotac's 32 GB of flash storage.
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The Thinvent Treo's N5095A runs at up to 2.9 GHz, a higher clock than the Zotac's N3350 at 1.10 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo has four USB 3.0 ports and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Zotac ZBOX PI225 is very compact at 8 mm height and is fanless, with two USB 3.0 Type-C ports.
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The Thinvent Treo gives a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Without OS, while the Zotac ships with Windows 10 Home.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX PI225 if you need a very slim, fanless Mini PC for light tasks with Windows 10 Home. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, a faster processor clock, or a choice of operating system.
