The MeLE mini PC range covers fanless Intel-based mini PCs, with the searched profile listing an Intel Core i5 class processor, up to 32 GB RAM, up to 4000 GB storage, Wi-Fi, fanless cooling, Windows 11 Pro, support for three displays, and two Ethernet ports. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, both running Windows 11 Pro and offered with dual-band Wi-Fi.
MeLE Mini PC (Intel Core i5) vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| MeLE Mini PC (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | 8 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4000 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
| Fanless | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps each) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 2 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 2 Ethernet ports, matching the searched profile's two Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has up to 32 GB RAM, matching the searched profile's 32 GB maximum.
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Both Thinvent Treo models have a 2 TB SSD, which is below the searched profile's 4000 GB maximum storage.
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Both Thinvent Treo models run Windows 11 Pro and let the buyer choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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Both Thinvent Treo models have dual-band Wi-Fi 5, and each is also available without Wi-Fi.
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The searched MeLE profile lists fanless cooling and support for three displays. The Thinvent Treo models have a fan-based design (we could not confirm the fanless spec for the Thinvent Treo) and drive two displays (HDMI plus VGA on the Core 5 120U, HDMI 2.0 plus VGA on the Core Ultra 5 125U).
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, while we could not confirm the core count for the searched MeLE profile.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MeLE mini PC if fanless operation and support for three displays are the priority. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need two Ethernet ports, up to 32 GB RAM, and a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U for a 10-core Intel system with 2 TB SSD storage and dual-band Wi-Fi.
