The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, 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 supports dual band Wi-Fi.
ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 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 no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi on this SKU; Wi-Fi 5 dual band available in other configurations |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | Dual 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM. We could not confirm the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64's RAM maximum.
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Both Thinvent Treo SKUs offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64's storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has Wi-Fi 5 dual band, as the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 does. The ASUS model's Wi-Fi standard is not confirmed.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has dual Ethernet ports, which the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 does not have as a listed feature in the facts we hold.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with a VESA mount and a 0°C to 40°C operating range, with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system. The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is listed with Windows 11 Pro.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 if you want an ASUS-built Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled and Intel Core i5 processing. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems, or dual Ethernet ports.
