The ASUS MiniPC PB63 is a compact Mini PC for business and commercial use, built on a 14th-generation Intel Core processor with Intel UHD Graphics. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5 14th-generation 120U processor, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and has dual-band Wi-Fi.
ASUS MiniPC PB63 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| ASUS MiniPC PB63 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th 120U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 14th generation (Core i5 series) | Intel Core i5 120U (14th generation) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB (up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | Two NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 x4 | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (198 × 187 × 40 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 2 HDMI + 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet | 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero has a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, plus front USB-C and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Thinvent Aero's RAM can be configured up to 32 GB, and its SSD up to 2 TB.
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The ASUS MiniPC PB63 has a faster network stack, with 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E, where the Thinvent Aero has Wi-Fi 5 and gigabit Ethernet.
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The ASUS MiniPC PB63 has a higher display count, supporting up to three monitors, and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS MiniPC PB63 if you need Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G Ethernet or triple-monitor output in a Windows 11 Pro business system. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i5 14th-generation Mini PC with a choice of operating system, including Linux, and a configurable RAM and SSD range.
