The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 2 is a Tiny Mini PC with an 11th Gen Intel Core processor and DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5, a 1 L-class Mini PC with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage. Both are Mini PCs from Intel-based platforms.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed (DDR4) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Configurable | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Tiny) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, 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 | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available) | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available) |
| Video Output | Not confirmed | HDMI, VGA | HDMI 2.0, VGA |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps |
| VESA Mount | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while we could not confirm the M70q Gen 2's maximum memory in the facts available to us.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual LAN ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has a 12th Gen Intel processor with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12 V DC adapter and a 0°C to 40°C operating range, with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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The Lenovo M70q Gen 2 uses an 11th Gen Intel Core processor, while the Thinvent Treo range starts from a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or Intel Core Ultra 5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher RAM capacity, a choice of Linux or embedded operating systems, or a newer processor generation. Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 2 if you prefer a Lenovo platform and its supported configuration.
