The Asus Mini PC PN80 is a compact mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700B desktop-class processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Gen 10-core processor paired with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
Asus Mini PC PN80 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U
| Feature | Asus Mini PC PN80 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-11700B (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.6 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to two 2.5-inch drives plus two M.2 SSDs | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe | Not stated | Not stated |
| Form Factor | Compact mini PC with embedded power adapter | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Available with Dual Band WiFi, or no WiFi | Available with Dual Band WiFi, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with i7-1255U offers a newer 12th Gen processor generation compared with the 11th Gen i7-11700B in the Asus PN80.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers up to 2 TB SSD storage, with the full RAM range up to 64 GB DDR4.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with Dual Band WiFi or without WiFi, so buyers can choose the wireless option they need.
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The Asus PN80 is a desktop-class processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, which suits buyers who need those specific features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Mini PC PN80 if you specifically need its desktop-class i7-11700B processor, Iris Xe graphics or dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th Gen Intel Core processor, up to 2 TB SSD storage and a choice of Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi for business or industrial use.
