The Asus Mini PC PL64 is a fanless ultraslim industrial mini PC built around a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, with a 15W CPU design, 4K triple-display support, dual LAN, dual COM ports and WiFi 6E. For a comparable alternative, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with Intel Core i3-1215U and i5-1235U processors, with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB.
Asus Mini PC PL64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Asus Mini PC PL64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U |
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| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core (i7-1255U in listed configurations) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | 6C/8T (i7-1255U configuration) | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | PCIe Gen 4 SSD, 2x M.2 | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultraslim, 199.7 x 119.7 x 33.9 mm | Not stated | Not stated |
| Cooling | Fanless chassis (15W CPU) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) or No WiFi | Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) or No WiFi |
| Display Support | 4K triple-display via HDMI | Not stated | Not stated |
| LAN | Dual LAN (2.5Gb + 1Gb) | Dual LAN (on selected configurations) | Not stated |
| Serial Ports | 2x COM (RS232/422/485) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Operating Temperature | 50°C ambient | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Treo line offers RAM up to 64 GB, and the Asus PL64 is listed up to 32 GB x2 (64 GB) in some configurations, so both reach the same maximum in the available details.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1235U provides 10 cores, compared with 6 cores in the PL64's i7-1255U configuration.
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The Asus PL64 offers fanless operation, 4K triple-display support and two COM ports, which are the main points for industrial deployments.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, and Dual LAN is available on selected configurations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Mini PC PL64 if you need a fanless, indoor industrial PC with serial COM ports, triple 4K display output and WiFi 6E. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a comparable Intel Core i3 or i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, with a choice of WiFi configuration.
