The ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower (P500MV) is a business mini PC built around an Intel Core i5 processor, with Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and includes dual-band Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 12 | 10 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 (base configuration) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD (base configuration) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which is more than the ASUS base configuration of 8 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations use Intel Core processors, the same processor maker as the ASUS model.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of five operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, while the ASUS model is listed with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and an M.2 slot for its SSD. The ASUS P500MV is a mini tower, so it uses a different form factor.
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We could not confirm the ASUS model's exact core count or the full range of its RAM and storage options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter P500MV if you prefer a mini tower design with Windows 11 Pro and Copilot. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a larger RAM or storage maximum, a choice of operating systems, or a compact mini PC that can be mounted with a VESA bracket.
