The ASUS V500 SFF (V501SV) is a small form factor desktop built on Intel Core 7 processors, with a maximum of 32 GB RAM and 4 TB storage. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core processors, which offer up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage in a compact aluminium housing.
ASUS V501 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS V500 SFF (V501SV) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 6 | 12 |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | 32 GB (up to 64 GB in this line) |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi (Dual LAN) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB RAM in the i3-1315U and Core Ultra 5 configurations, against a 32 GB maximum for the ASUS V500 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD, while the ASUS V500 SFF is listed with up to 4 TB storage, so the ASUS has the higher storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has a compact aluminium housing with a VESA mount, and it can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux, among other choices.
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The Thinvent Core Ultra 5 model includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and an RS485 option.
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We could not confirm the ASUS V500 SFF's operating system, wireless, or port details, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS V500 SFF if you need the 4 TB storage maximum and its NVIDIA graphics option. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact aluminium desktop with up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems, and a VESA mount.
