The Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus is a mini PC built around an Intel Atom processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics processor. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, both mini PCs with Intel processors and expandable memory and storage.
Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus | 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 | Not confirmed | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel graphics |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM across two slots, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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Both Thinvent Treo SKUs have a 2.5-inch drive bay? No: the Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD, and it has no 2.5-inch drive bay.
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The Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus has an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M discrete graphics processor. The Thinvent Treo uses integrated Intel graphics.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs have dual HDMI-free display outputs: one HDMI and one VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus if you specifically need its NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a mini PC with Intel processor options, expandable memory of up to 64 GB, and a choice of operating systems.
