The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 is a tiny desktop for business and point-of-sale use, with processors up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9, optional Intel vPro Essentials, and up to two DDR4 SODIMM slots (3200MHz). The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th Gen and AMD Ryzen 5 options, with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB.
Lenovo M70Q Gen 3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB (2 x DDR4 SODIMM, 3200MHz) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Optional Wi-Fi 6 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi |
| Security | ThinkShield, TPM 2.0, self-healing BIOS, Kensington lock slot | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo range offers Intel Core i5 and i7 processors from 12th to 14th Gen, plus AMD Ryzen 5 options, in one product line.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB SSD storage, and RAM up to 64 GB in most configurations.
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Thinvent Treo models with Intel Core i5-1240P and i7-1255U offer 10 to 12 cores, which the datasheets list directly, while the Lenovo M70q Gen 3 core count is not stated.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi, while the Lenovo M70q Gen 3 lists optional Wi-Fi 6.
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The Lenovo M70q Gen 3 reaches up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 and includes ThinkShield security features, which the Thinvent Treo range does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 if you need a Lenovo-supported platform with ThinkShield security, vPro manageability and a Core i9 option. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of Intel Core i5, i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage in a compact mini PC.
