The MSI Cubi 5 10M (032EU) is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, two display outputs and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and Wi-Fi and runs Windows 11 Pro.
MSI Cubi 5 10M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 5 10M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Intel SoC) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB (32 GB DDR5 configuration) |
| Storage | 1x M.2 SSD, 1x 2.5" SSD/HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (124 x 124 x 53.7 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro recommended) | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) or Wi-Fi AC 9462 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 | 2 x Ethernet ports | 2 x Ethernet ports |
| Displays | 2 (HDMI, DP) | 2 (HDMI, VGA) | 2 (HDMI 2.0, VGA) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the MSI Cubi 5 10M's storage specification in the facts is limited to one M.2 SSD and one 2.5-inch drive.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, while the MSI Cubi 5 10M has one RJ45 port.
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The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The MSI Cubi 5 10M runs Windows 10 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores and reaches 4.7 GHz. We could not confirm the MSI Cubi 5 10M's core count or clock speed.
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The MSI Cubi 5 10M is smaller, measuring 124 x 124 x 53.7 mm, and has a 65 W power adapter. The Thinvent Treo is larger at 199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm.
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The MSI Cubi 5 10M has a 2.5-inch drive bay, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 5 10M if you want a compact Mini PC for home media use, digital signage or kiosk deployments with Windows 10 Pro and a 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more storage, two Ethernet ports, or a choice of Windows, Linux or embedded operating systems.
