The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ is a mini PC barebone with Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, dual-channel DDR5 memory, and Windows 11 Home or Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also runs a 12-core Intel processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-1345U or i7-1365U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe slots, 1x 2.5" drive bay | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro (choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS) |
| Ethernet | 2x RJ45 | 2x 1000 Mbps | 2x 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1x HDMI, 1x VGA | 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band variant available) | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band variant available) |
| Cooling | Air | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P uses the same processor family as the Core i5 option in the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ, with 12 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ is offered with Windows 11 only.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD and dual Ethernet ports. Its storage is a single SSD, while the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ has two M.2 slots and a 2.5-inch drive bay.
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ supports up to four displays through its HDMI and Thunderbolt 4 ports. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ has the Intel Core i7-1365U, a higher processor option than the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range shown here.
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The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ is a barebone system that you configure with your own memory and storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships configured with memory and SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ if you need four displays, Thunderbolt 4 ports, or the Core i7-1365U processor. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a configured system with a 2 TB SSD, Ubuntu Linux or other operating system choices, and a 12-core Intel Core i5-1240P at a similar memory capacity.
