The Zima ZimaBlade is a single-board x86 computer built around an Intel Celeron processor, with a maximum of 16 GB RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is a compact mini PC rather than a single-board design. It supports up to 32 GB RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Zima ZimaBlade vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Celeron N5095A)
| Zima ZimaBlade | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron (N3450 or E3950, per the product FAQ) | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Linux, Windows, OpenWRT, pfSense, Android, LibreELEC (user-installed) | Windows 11 Pro (default); Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS selectable |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a higher RAM maximum: up to 32 GB against the ZimaBlade's 16 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships as a complete system with a housing, 12V 5A adapter, and VESA mount. The ZimaBlade is a bare board.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has four USB 3.0 ports, a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, and HDMI and VGA outputs. Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 is available as an option.
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The ZimaBlade has a PCIe x4 slot and dual SATA 6Gbps ports for expansion. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no PCIe or SATA expansion.
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The ZimaBlade is the better fit for direct storage-board expansion and multiple SATA drives. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the better fit for a fully assembled desktop-style system with a choice of operating systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ZimaBlade if you want a single-board computer with PCIe and SATA expansion for a home NAS or lab build. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a complete, ready-to-use mini PC with up to 32 GB RAM, a range of operating systems, and built-in video outputs.
