The Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 is a Mini PC with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, two Ethernet ports, and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5. Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with Windows 11 Pro.
Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Dual M.2 SSD slots | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | 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 Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against the processor core count we could not confirm for the Zotac.
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Thinvent Treo lists up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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Both products have two Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 0°C to 40°C operating temperature range.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or no operating system, so buyers can choose the software that suits their deployment.
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The Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 ships with Windows 10 Pro, and we could not confirm its exact processor core count.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 if you need its specific 11th Gen Intel Core i5 configuration with dual M.2 SSD slots and Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core i5 platform, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, and a VESA mount.
