The Minisforum UM560 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U processor, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which also has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, Dual Band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. Both are compact mini PCs for the same general uses.
Minisforum UM560 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum UM560 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores / 12 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max frequency | 4.3 GHz (boost) | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD as supplied; 1 NVMe slot plus 1 x 2.5-inch SATA bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | 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, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 1000 Mbps | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 |
| Drive bay | 1 x 2.5-inch SATA bay | M.2 SSD (no 2.5-inch bay listed) | M.2 SSD (no 2.5-inch bay listed) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD as configured, against 512 GB as supplied in the UM560.
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The Thinvent Treo Ryzen 5 7530U runs at up to 4.5 GHz, a higher maximum clock than the UM560's 4.3 GHz boost.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or without an OS, so buyers can pick the operating system.
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The Minisforum UM560 has Wi-Fi 6 and a 2.5GbE port, which are faster than the Thinvent Treo's Wi-Fi 5 and 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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The Minisforum UM560 has a 2.5-inch SATA bay for an extra drive; the Thinvent Treo lists no 2.5-inch bay.
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The Minisforum UM560 drives up to 4 displays, while the Thinvent Treo lists one HDMI and one VGA output.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum UM560 if you need Wi-Fi 6, 2.5GbE networking, or a 2.5-inch drive bay alongside the M.2 slot. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a 2 TB SSD, a higher boost clock on the Ryzen 5 7530U, or a choice of operating systems including Linux and embedded options.
