The Zotac ZBOX AD02 is an energy-efficient mini PC built on the AMD E-350 APU platform, with AMD Radeon discrete-class graphics for multimedia use. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor, which has a newer AMD processor, more memory and a larger SSD range.
Zotac ZBOX AD02 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX AD02 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
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| Processor | AMD E-350 APU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| 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, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon discrete-class graphics | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores and boosts up to 4.3 GHz, with 16 MB cache. We could not confirm the Zotac ZBOX AD02's core count or clock speed.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM. We could not confirm the memory maximum of the Zotac ZBOX AD02.
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The Zotac ZBOX AD02 is built around AMD Radeon discrete-class graphics. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs and does not include a discrete graphics card.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are offered with a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs have a VESA mount and an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX AD02 if you want an AMD E-350 system with its Radeon graphics for multimedia playback. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a faster processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems and a compact, VESA-mountable chassis.
