The Kingdel NC860 is a fanless mini PC that supports Intel Core i7 processors, from the 7th-generation i7-7500U up to the 12th-generation i7-1255U, with DDR4 memory and an NVMe SSD slot. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 10-core processor with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Kingdel NC860 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Kingdel NC860 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-7500U, i7-8550U, i7-10510U, i7-10710U, i7-10810U, i7-1165G7, i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB (7th/8th Gen); up to 64 GB (10th Gen and later) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe slot, 1 x mSATA slot, 1 x SATA 3.0 slot | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Fanless mini PC, metal case | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Available in No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi versions | Available in No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi versions | Available in No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi versions |
| LAN | 1 x RJ45 (RTL 8111E, 10/100/1000) | Dual LAN | Dual LAN | Not stated |
Key differences
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More memory: Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM across the range, while the NC860's 7th and 8th Gen configurations top out at 32 GB.
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Dual LAN: Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN ports.
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Storage range: Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of 128 GB to 2 TB.
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Wireless choice: Thinvent Treo models are available with or without Dual Band Wi-Fi (802.11ac).
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Processor choice: The NC860 covers a wider span of Intel generations, from 7th to 12th Gen i7. Thinvent Treo offers i7-1255U, Core Ultra 5 125U, i5-1240P, i5-1235U and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Kingdel NC860 if you want a fanless Intel i7 mini PC and need one of the earlier i7 generations. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, dual LAN, or a choice of Intel or AMD processors with up to 2 TB of storage.
