The MSI Cubi 2 is a mini PC with a 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake-U processor, up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a current-generation mini PC with 11th to 14th generation Intel processors, Wi-Fi options and up to 64 GB of RAM.
MSI Cubi 2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 7th gen Kaby Lake-U | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2242 SATA SSD or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display outputs | 1 x HDMI, 1 x mini DP (2 displays) | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA |
| Ethernet ports | 1 x RJ45 | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the MSI Cubi 2.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a newer processor generation, with 6 cores on the Core i3-1315U.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with Windows 11 Pro. You can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) is available as an option on the Thinvent Treo. The Cubi 2 has a wired RJ45 port only, and we could not confirm wireless networking on the Cubi 2.
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The MSI Cubi 2 has a USB Type-C port and a 2.5-inch drive bay option. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no 2.5-inch drive bay.
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The MSI Cubi 2 has a Kensington lock slot and a TPM option. We could not confirm the Thinvent Treo's lock and TPM support.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 2 if you need its exact Kaby Lake-U platform, its 2.5-inch drive bay or a USB Type-C port. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Intel processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, Windows 11 Pro, and a choice of operating systems.
