The Minisforum Elite Mini M2 is a mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, with up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0 and dual 2.5G LAN. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which uses the same Intel Core Ultra processor family, has dual LAN, and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Minisforum Elite Mini M2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum Elite Mini M2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 12 | 10 |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 (dual 2.5G LAN) | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Minisforum Elite Mini M2 supports up to 128 GB of RAM, which is higher than the 64 GB maximum of the Thinvent Treo range, and it lists dual 2.5G LAN, which is faster than the 1000 Mbps ports on the Thinvent Treo.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U shares its processor family with the Minisforum Elite Mini M2 and has 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo lets you choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations include a VESA mount, and the Core Ultra 5 model includes a choice of no WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5.
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We could not confirm the Minisforum Elite Mini M2's storage capacity or operating system from the information we have.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum Elite Mini M2 if you need the highest RAM capacity and faster 2.5G networking. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core Ultra processor in a mini PC with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, and a 12-core processor.
