The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is a compact Intel Core i5 mini PC with a 14-core processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, WiFi, one Ethernet port and support for up to four displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of operating systems.
ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 14 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not included | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| WiFi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1 Gbps Ethernet, 2 ports (1 port in the 1335U SKU's listed details) | 1 Gbps Ethernet |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Note: The Thinvent SKU tables above list the 1335U model with one HDMI port and one VGA port. Check the product page for the full display configuration.
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64's 32 GB maximum.
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Choice of operating systems: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be supplied with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS. The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is sold without an operating system in the listed configurations.
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Storage up to 2 TB: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD capacities up to 2 TB. We could not confirm the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64's storage capacity from the available information.
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Display support: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 supports up to four displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 1 to 2 display outputs, depending on the SKU.
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Processor core count: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 lists 14 cores, more than the Thinvent Treo Mini PC's 10 to 12 cores.
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Processor sharing: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 uses an Intel Core processor, as do the Thinvent Treo Mini PCs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 if you need four-display support and the higher core count it lists. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
