The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ is a mini PC with Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory, and Windows 11 Home or Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and runs Windows 11 Pro.
MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-1345U or i7-1365U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 slots plus one 2.5-inch drive bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home or 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) |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + Bluetooth | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (RJ45) | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Cooling | Air cooler | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores. The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ's core count is not confirmed in the provided facts.
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Both MSI and Thinvent offer up to 64 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo uses DDR4 memory, while the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ uses DDR5 at 5200 MHz.
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth. The Thinvent Treo has dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ has a 2.5-inch drive bay for an additional drive. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no 2.5-inch drive bay.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS. The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ is offered with Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro.
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ has Thunderbolt 4 ports and can drive up to 4 displays. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA video outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ if you need Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, or a 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a unit with 12 processor cores and a 2 TB SSD.
