The Zotac ZBOX ID41 is a mini PC built around an Intel Atom processor, with NVIDIA ION graphics in the Plus variant. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a mini PC with an Intel processor, and whose RAM and storage are larger than the ID41's. For buyers who need more processing power, the Treo is also offered with Intel Core i3 and i5 processors.
Zotac ZBOX ID41 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX ID41 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Atom | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2 x DDR3-800 DIMM slots (Not confirmed for maximum) | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2.5-inch drive bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The ZBOX ID41 uses DDR3-800 DIMM slots, and we could not confirm its maximum RAM.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 2 TB SSD storage. The ZBOX ID41 has a 2.5-inch drive bay, and the Treo does not have a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has four front USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports. We could not confirm the ZBOX ID41's full port layout.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support a choice of operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, and DOS.
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The ZBOX ID41 uses NVIDIA ION graphics in the Plus variant. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not include a dedicated graphics card.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX ID41 if you need an Intel Atom mini PC with NVIDIA ION graphics and a 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, a choice of operating systems, or a processor with more cores, such as the Intel Core i3-1315U.
