The Zotac ZBOX PI225 (ZBOX-PI225-W2B) is a compact mini PC built on an Intel Celeron N3350 processor with 4 GB of LPDDR3 memory and 32 GB of flash storage, in a 63 mm wide chassis. For buyers who need a more capable compact system, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which offers a 6-core processor and memory and storage options far above the PI225.
Zotac ZBOX PI225 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Zotac ZBOX PI225 (ZBOX-PI225-W2B) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N3350 (1.10 GHz) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 32 GB (8 GB as listed) DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB flash | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (63 mm W x 95.4 mm D x 8 mm H) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 500 (shared) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi option | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi option |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo systems offer up to 64 GB of RAM against the PI225's 4 GB, a clear advantage for multitasking and heavier workloads.
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Thinvent Treo systems offer storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB SSD against the PI225's 32 GB flash.
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The Treo Core i3-1215U option provides 6 cores, while the PI225's Celeron N3350 processor core count is not stated.
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The PI225 ships with Windows 10 Home, whereas the Thinvent Treo systems are listed with DOS, so buyers should confirm their software requirements.
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The Zotac PI225 is a very small, fanless design, a form factor that Thinvent does not describe for the Treo line in the provided details.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX PI225 if you need a very small system with Windows 10 Home preinstalled for light, low-demand tasks. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger SSD storage and a faster multi-core processor for business or industrial computing workloads.
