The MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 is a compact mini PC built around the Intel Core 3 304 processor, with dual 2.5GbE LAN, up to 64GB DDR5 memory, USB4 (PD) and Wi-Fi 6E. For a comparable Thinvent option, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U or the Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U gives you a similar compact form factor, configurable memory up to 64 GB and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of dual band Wi-Fi or no wireless.
MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Networking | Dual 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi |
| Ports | USB4 (PD) | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, so buyers can match capacity to their workload.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1335U offers 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores.
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The MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 offers Wi-Fi 6E and dual 2.5GbE LAN, which the Thinvent Treo listings do not state.
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The Thinvent Treo range includes both Intel and AMD processor options, giving buyers a choice of platform.
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The MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 uses DDR5 memory, while the Thinvent Treo listings use DDR4 memory, except for the Ultra 5 125U model, which uses DDR5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MINISFORUM M2 Air-304 if you want dual 2.5GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6E and USB4 connectivity in a compact chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a broader processor choice, configurable memory and storage up to 64 GB and 2 TB, and Intel or AMD platforms for business or industrial deployments.
