The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. Its maximum RAM is 64 GB. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM, has dual-band Wi-Fi 5, and runs Windows 11 Pro.
ASUS PN64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1235U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (12th/13th gen H-series, e.g. i5-12500H) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 12 | 10 |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSD slots | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (0.9-liter chassis) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gb LAN | Dual 1000 Mbps LAN | Dual 1000 Mbps LAN |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores. The ASUS PN64 processor core count was not confirmed.
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo uses DDR4 memory, and the ASUS PN64 uses DDR5.
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The Thinvent Treo has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and a VESA mount. The ASUS PN64 has a 2.5 Gb LAN port.
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The ASUS PN64 has Wi-Fi 6E. The Thinvent Treo has dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
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The Thinvent Treo includes a 2 TB SSD and 2 USB 3.2 ports, and it can be ordered with several other operating systems, including Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 if you need DDR5 memory, dual PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots, Wi-Fi 6E, or 2.5 Gb networking. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a 2 TB SSD included, two Ethernet ports, a VESA mount, and a choice of operating systems.
