The Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 is a mini PC with an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and two Ethernet ports. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which uses a newer Intel processor generation and has up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM in the dual-LAN configuration. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is an alternative with a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
Zotac ZBOX MI646 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (32 GB configured) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe SSD (2242 and 2280 slots) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 (2.5 GbE and GbE) | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Fanless | No (air cooled) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Displays | 2 (HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4) | Up to 2 (HDMI 2.0, VGA) | Up to 2 (HDMI, VGA) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against the 4 cores of the Zotac ZBOX MI646.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The Zotac ZBOX MI646 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
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Both Thinvent Treo SKUs ship with Windows 11 Pro. The Zotac ZBOX MI646 ships with Windows 10 Pro. Thinvent buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Zotac ZBOX MI646 has Thunderbolt 4 and a 2.5 GbE port. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount.
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The Zotac ZBOX MI646 has 2 display outputs at up to 4K resolution. Both Thinvent Treo SKUs also drive 2 displays.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX edge MI646 if you need Thunderbolt 4 and a 2.5 GbE port in a low-profile chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, DDR5 memory, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux.
