The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is a compact workstation built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, a 24-core processor, and supports up to 256 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core processors, which offer up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a mini PC form factor.
Minisforum MS-02 Ultra vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 24 cores / 24 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 256 GB | Up to 64 GB (64 GB configured) | Up to 64 GB (32 GB configured) |
| Storage | 4 slots (capacities not confirmed) | Up to 2 TB SSD (2 TB configured) | Up to 2 TB SSD (2 TB configured) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (workstation) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 256 GB maximum on the MS-02 Ultra, so the MS-02 Ultra has the higher memory ceiling.
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The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra has a 24-core processor, while the Thinvent Treo Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and the Core i7-1255U has 10 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value, and a model without an OS. We could not confirm the operating system of the MS-02 Ultra.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports, two HDMI/VGA display outputs and a Wi-Fi 5 option on the dual-band models.
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The Thinvent Treo operates from a 0°C to 40°C range with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications listed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra if you need the highest core count and RAM ceiling, with a PCIe x16 slot for a desktop-class GPU. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, dual LAN, a VESA mount and a choice of operating systems, including Linux.
