The MSI Cubi N100 is a compact Intel N100 mini PC with Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi, and support for up to 16 GB of RAM and three displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is the nearest processor class in the Treo line. For buyers who need more memory or a faster Intel Core processor, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U is also a strong option.
MSI Cubi N100 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi N100 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (N5095A) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i3-1315U) | |
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| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 SSD plus 2.5-inch drive bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the MSI Cubi N100.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, while the Intel N100 processor in the MSI Cubi N100 has an entry-level core count that we could not confirm in the available specifications.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations ship with 2 TB SSD storage and a VESA mount for a cleaner desktop.
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The MSI Cubi N100 has a 2.5-inch drive bay in addition to its M.2 slot. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 SSD slot and does not have a 2.5-inch drive bay.
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The MSI Cubi N100 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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All Thinvent Treo configurations let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi N100 if you need an Intel N100 system with three-display support and a 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U if you need more memory, up to 64 GB, and a 6-core processor, or the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Celeron N5095A if you want a compact Intel system with a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems.
