The MSI Cubi NUC is a compact business mini PC built around Intel Core processors, with Intel vPRO, dual-channel DDR5 memory, four-display support and Thunderbolt. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core processors, which offers a comparable small form factor with a wider RAM range and a choice of processors from Celeron to Core Ultra.
MSI Cubi NUC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi NUC (Core 5 120U / Core Ultra 7 355) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores / 12 threads) or Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores / 8 threads) | Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores) |
| Cores/Threads | 10/12 (Core 5 120U); 8/8 (Core Ultra 7 355) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 0.826-liter chassis | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, double the MSI Cubi NUC's stated maximum of 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, against the MSI Cubi NUC's stated maximum of 1 TB.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without wireless, so the wireless option can be chosen to suit the site.
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The MSI Cubi NUC ships with Windows 11 Pro and offers features such as Intel vPRO, 4-display support, Thunderbolt and the MSI Power Link monitor integration, which are not listed for the Thinvent Treo.
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The MSI Cubi NUC has a Red Dot Design Award (2024) and a 0.826-liter chassis, and it is the stronger choice where a ready-to-use Windows 11 Pro business desktop is required.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi NUC if you need a compact business desktop with Windows 11 Pro, Intel vPRO, multi-display output and Thunderbolt for retail, kiosk, digital signage or office use. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher RAM (up to 64 GB), larger storage options, and a choice of Intel Core processors with or without Wi-Fi.
