The Asus PN61 is a compact mini PC built around 8th Gen Intel Core processors, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, an M.2 SSD slot and Windows 10 support. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC series, which offers Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation, AMD Ryzen 5 options and RAM up to 64 GB in a compact mini PC chassis.
Asus PN61 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Series
| Asus PN61 (PN61T) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U to i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-8265U or Core i7-8565U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1315U, i5-1235U, i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 to 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Operating system | Windows 10 | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models offer Intel Core processors up to the 14th generation and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series options, compared with the 8th Gen Intel processors listed for the Asus PN61.
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Thinvent Treo models offer RAM up to 64 GB, the same maximum as the Asus PN61, with DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the configuration.
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Thinvent Treo models include a choice of 128 GB to 2 TB SSD storage, with the Asus PN61 storage capacity not stated.
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The Asus PN61 lists Thunderbolt 3 and Windows 10, which the Thinvent Treo product details do not state.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is offered with or without Wi-Fi, and the Asus PN61 lists Wi-Fi 6.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus PN61 if you need its specific 8th Gen Intel processor, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity or Windows 10 pre-installed. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want newer 12th to 14th generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and a flexible range of SSD sizes in a compact mini PC.
