The Zotac Fanless is a fanless mini PC from Zotac's ZBOX line, built around Intel Core i3 processors with up to 8 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, a 6-core processor with 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Zotac Fanless vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac Fanless (ZBOX C Series) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 2230/2242 NVMe SSD and 2.5-inch SATA drive | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| 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) |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fan-cooled | Fan-cooled |
Key differences
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Storage and memory: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The Zotac Fanless lists up to 64 GB of RAM as well, and the Zotac lists a second 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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Processor core count: The Zotac Fanless is listed with up to 8 cores. The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, with a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz and 10 MB cache.
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Cooling: The Zotac Fanless is passively cooled and makes no fan noise. The Thinvent Treo uses a fan. Choose the Zotac if silent operation is the priority.
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Operating system choice: Each Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or with DOS.
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Wireless and ports: The Thinvent Treo is available with no WiFi or with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). It has 2 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 4 front USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA and 1000 Mbps Ethernet. The Zotac Fanless port and wireless details could not be confirmed from the available information.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Fanless if silent, fanless operation is the main requirement and a 2.5-inch drive bay matters to you. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a configurable mini PC with 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux and DOS, and optional dual-band Wi-Fi.
