The ASUS NUC 15 Pro is a Mini PC built on Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). It supports up to 96 GB of dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory and up to 2 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3 (13th generation) and up to 64 GB of RAM. Thinvent also has Intel Core i5 and i7 configurations across the Aero, Treo and H lines.
ASUS NUC 15 Pro vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7
| Specification | ASUS NUC 15 Pro | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen) to Core i7-1255U (12th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores (i3-1315U) to 10 cores (i7-1255U) |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB DDR5-6400 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero has Intel Core i3 to i7 processors, from 6 to 10 cores, in configurations with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The ASUS NUC 15 Pro supports up to 96 GB of RAM, more than the Thinvent Aero's 64 GB maximum.
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The ASUS NUC 15 Pro uses Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. The Thinvent Aero uses 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. We could not confirm the ASUS NUC 15 Pro's core count.
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The ASUS NUC 15 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7. The Thinvent Aero has Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no wireless. The Thinvent Aero has a 1 Gbps Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a steel and ABS plastic housing and a 0°C to 35°C operating temperature range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS NUC 15 Pro if you need the highest RAM capacity (up to 96 GB) and Wi-Fi 7. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a Mini PC with a choice of operating systems, including Linux and DOS, and a 1 Gbps Ethernet port. Thinvent's Treo and H lines offer the same Intel Core i3 to i7 processors with different port and storage layouts.
