The Minisforum HX90 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, with 8 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, one 2.5GbE port, and support for up to four displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, a 1 Gbps Ethernet port, and support for up to two displays through HDMI and VGA.
Minisforum HX90 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum HX90 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7530U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7430U) | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 SSD slot and two 2.5-inch SATA bays | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 1000 Mbps | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD, and the Minisforum HX90 has a 2.5-inch SATA bay for storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets you choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a VESA mount for fixing it behind a monitor or to a wall.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 1 Gbps Ethernet port and a 2 TB SSD, and it is available without Wi-Fi if you do not need it.
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The Minisforum HX90 has the stronger processor, with 8 cores against 6, and it can drive up to four displays, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC drives up to two.
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The Minisforum HX90 has a 2.5GbE port, which is faster than the 1 Gbps Ethernet port on the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum HX90 if you need the most processing power and a 2.5GbE network port, or you need to drive up to four displays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of operating system, a larger SSD, a VESA mount, or a Wi-Fi-free model.
