The Minisforum MS-01 is a compact mini workstation built around an Intel 13th generation Core i9 processor, with dual 10G SFP+ networking, four network ports, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and support for up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a fanless-style industrial mini PC line offering up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact, dual-LAN chassis.
Minisforum MS-01 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U
| Feature | Minisforum MS-01 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 13th Gen Core i9 (i9-13900H) | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 24 TB SSD (3x M.2 NVMe) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Networking | Dual 10G SFP+ and four network ports | Dual LAN |
| Expansion | PCIe 4.0 x16 slot | Not stated |
| Form Factor | Compact mini workstation (1.8 L) | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers a choice of Wi-Fi options: no Wi-Fi or dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Thinvent's Treo line includes a DOS-preloaded option and dual LAN ports in a compact mini PC chassis.
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The Minisforum MS-01 is the stronger performer, with a 13th Gen Core i9 processor, up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory, dual 10G SFP+ networking and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for expansion.
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Thinvent's Treo line is available with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, a smaller maximum than the MS-01's 96 GB RAM and 24 TB storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum MS-01 if you need maximum processing power, 10G networking, a PCIe slot for expansion, or a homelab or virtualisation workstation running Proxmox, ESXi or pfSense. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact, dual-LAN mini PC with an Intel Core i7-1255U processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, for industrial or embedded deployments.