The MSI small form factor PC is a mini PC with Intel Core i7 processing, up to 32 GB RAM, up to 1000 GB storage, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro and support for 2 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has Windows 11 Pro and Wi-Fi as an option. The Thinvent Treo has a higher RAM maximum.
MSI Small PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Small PC (MSI Cubi / PRO DP series) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available with No WiFi) |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA outputs |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB RAM, compared with up to 32 GB on the MSI Small PC.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with up to 1000 GB on the MSI Small PC.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The MSI Small PC has a 12-core maximum on its Intel Core i7 range, compared with 10 cores on the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports, a 12V DC power input, RS485 option and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Small PC if you want an Intel Core i7 mini PC with the 12-core option and Windows 11 Pro for office or business use. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, more storage or a choice of operating systems, including Linux.
