The MeLE PCG02 is a fanless mini PC stick built on the Intel N100 processor, with 4 cores, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A is the closest Thinvent match in processor class and core count, with up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
MeLE PCG02 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MeLE PCG02 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB eMMC | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC stick | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, 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 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Fanless | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 32 GB of RAM in the Celeron N5095A configuration and up to 64 GB in the Core i3-1315U configuration, against the 8 GB maximum of the MeLE PCG02.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 256 GB maximum of the MeLE PCG02.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against the 4 cores of the MeLE PCG02.
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The MeLE PCG02 is a fanless design. We could not confirm the fanless design of the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
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The MeLE PCG02 has two HDMI 4K outputs and drives 2 displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a 4 USB 3.0 ports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MeLE PCG02 if you need a compact fanless stick that drives two 4K displays and runs Windows 11 Pro with 8 GB of RAM. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage or a higher core count, and a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT.
