Minisforum makes compact mini PCs across several lines, including the UM, AtomMan, Neptune, EliteMini and MS-01 series, and its MS-A1 model uses a socketed AM5 design with up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory. Thinvent's mini PCs are a strong alternative for buyers who want a compact desktop with a clear processor choice, from the Intel Core i3 and i5 in the Aero line to the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U in the Treo line. The table below compares the Minisforum range with the Thinvent products closest in form factor and processor class.
Minisforum Mini PC vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| Minisforum Mini PC (range) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC | |
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| Processor | Not stated (varies by model) | Intel Core i3-1215U to Core 5 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (also Intel Celeron N5095A) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores (i3-1215U), 10 cores (Core 5 120U) | 6 cores (Ryzen 5 7430U), 4 cores (N5095A) |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB (MS-A1) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 24 TB SSD (MS-01) | 32 GB to 2 TB | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Compact mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U offers up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact chassis.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC offers Intel Core processors with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of Wi-Fi 5 or no wireless.
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Minisforum's MS-A1 supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 and a socketed AM5 design, which gives more upgrade headroom than the Thinvent models listed here.
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Minisforum's MS-01 supports up to 24 TB of SSD storage and four network ports, a level of expandability the Thinvent products do not list.
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The Thinvent Treo and Aero lines use processors with stated core counts and frequencies, so you can match the processor to your workload before buying.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Minisforum mini PC if you need maximum RAM, large storage arrays or networking expansion, particularly with the MS-A1 or MS-01 models. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Ryzen 5 7430U or a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with a clearly specified processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
