The Zotac Small PC is a line of ZBOX mini PCs from ZOTAC, with Intel Core i5 processors, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports, and a fanless design in some models. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses Intel processors, has two Ethernet ports, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
Zotac Small PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac Small PC (ZBOX i5 series) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (ZBOX series) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Fanless | Yes (some models) | No | No |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the maximum RAM and storage of the Zotac Small PC.
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The Thinvent Treo has 12 cores on the Core i5-1240P, while the Zotac ZBOX series lists up to 10 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS, not only Windows.
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The Zotac ZBOX series includes fanless models, which run without fans for silent operation. The Thinvent Treo uses active cooling and does not have a fanless design.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a fanless Zotac ZBOX if silent operation is your main requirement. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need higher RAM and storage capacity, a wider choice of operating systems, or a 12-core Intel processor with two Ethernet ports.
