The ASUS Mini PC is a compact desktop line built on Intel NUC platforms. The searched listings include models with Intel Core i5, Core Ultra 9 and N150 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, the same maximum storage as the ASUS Mini PC.
ASUS Mini PC (Intel Core i5) vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Series
| ASUS Mini PC (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (selectable: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (selectable: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the ASUS maximums.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has Dual LAN (two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports) and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has a 14th generation processor with 12 cores and up to 4.3 GHz.
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The ASUS Mini PC line also includes higher-end models, such as the NUC 16 Edition with Intel Core Ultra 9 and an RTX 5090 mobile GPU. We could not confirm equivalent graphics options in the Thinvent Treo range.
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The ASUS NUC 14 Essential uses an Intel N150 processor. We could not confirm the ASUS model's wireless options in the facts available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Mini PC if you need a specific ASUS model such as the NUC 16 Edition with a discrete GPU, or the ASUS PB series for business use. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, and a choice of Windows, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.