The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is an ultra-compact mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, DDR5 RAM with a maximum of 64 GB, a PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD slot, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. It supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
ASUS PN64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | One PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD slot | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro or no preinstalled OS | DOS (other operating systems can be chosen) | DOS (other operating systems can be chosen) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, while the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1335U has a 4.6 GHz maximum frequency.
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Both Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has dual LAN.
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The ASUS PN64 has Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 GbE LAN. The Thinvent Treo has dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
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The ASUS PN64 uses DDR5 RAM. The Thinvent Treo uses DDR4 RAM.
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The ASUS PN64 has dual HDMI 2.0 ports on its rear I/O panel.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 if you need DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E and a PCIe Gen 4 SSD slot. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage and a choice of operating system.
