The ASUS mini PC line supports up to 128 GB of RAM, and its models run Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is a closest alternative: it comes with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Intel Core i5 12th-generation processors, up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent Aero products are built for a 0°C to 35°C operating range and feature a steel and ABS housing.
ASUS Mini PC (128 GB RAM) vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| ASUS Mini PC (up to 128 GB) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5 1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | 32 GB DDR5 (up to 64 GB) | 32 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 16 TB | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, half the 128 GB maximum of the ASUS mini PC line.
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The ASUS line supports up to 128 GB of memory and up to 16 TB of storage. The Thinvent Aero supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core Ultra 5 125U has a 4.3 GHz maximum frequency and 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Aero can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system, so buyers can pick the software to suit the deployment.
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The Thinvent Aero is available with wireless options: no WiFi, or dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). It also has dual Ethernet ports on the Core Ultra 5 model.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an ASUS mini PC if you need the highest RAM ceiling (128 GB) or the gaming and creative-focused ROG and ProArt models. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need an alternative with up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and dual Ethernet on the Core Ultra 5 model.
