The MSI Cubi 5 is a mini PC with an Intel Core 5 processor that can drive up to three displays and ships with Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 or Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, both of which are available with Windows 11 Pro.
MSI Cubi 5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core 5 (Not confirmed for exact model in the provided facts) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB 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, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA ports | HDMI and VGA ports |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no WiFi | Available as Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Intel Core i5-1335U model also has up to 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of five operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, plus the option of no OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a 2 TB maximum storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is aluminium with a powder-coated finish and includes a VESA mount.
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The MSI Cubi 5 supports up to three displays through Thunderbolt, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA video outputs.
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We could not confirm the MSI Cubi 5's exact processor model, RAM or storage configuration from the provided facts, so those cells are left open.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 5 if you need Thunderbolt-based multi-display output and MSI's management features. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a wider choice of operating systems, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a VESA-mountable aluminium chassis.
