The MSI Cubi 5 10M is a Mini PC with an Intel processor, up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port and support for two displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U or Core i7-1255U is the closest alternative, offering the same 64 GB memory ceiling, a 2 TB SSD maximum and a choice of operating systems.
MSI Cubi 5 10M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 5 10M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel SoC (10th Gen Core U-series) | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 SSD and 1x 2.5" SSD/HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro recommended) | 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 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1 port (1000 Mbps) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Both Thinvent models use the Intel processor family that MSI lists for the Cubi 5 10M, so the choice comes down to the processor generation and the storage and operating system options.
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the Cubi 5 10M's memory ceiling with a larger storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has two Ethernet ports. The Cubi 5 10M has one.
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Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The Cubi 5 10M ships with Windows 10 Pro.
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The Cubi 5 10M has a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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We could not confirm the Cubi 5 10M's core count, so a core-level comparison is not shown.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 5 10M if you want a Windows 10 Pro mini PC with a 2.5-inch drive bay for extra storage. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need Ubuntu Linux or another operating system, a larger SSD maximum, or two Ethernet ports on the Core i7-1255U model.
