ASUS offers a broad range of ultra-compact Mini PCs for office, retail, education, digital signage and gaming, including the ExpertCenter PB64 with Intel Core Ultra processors and the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 for high-FPS gaming. For business buyers looking for a compact, configurable mini PC, the closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which spans Intel Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
ASUS Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC range
| ASUS Mini PCs (ExpertCenter PB64 / ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 / ROG GR70) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on PB64; Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus on ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to DDR5-6400 on PB64; Not stated for other models | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB (DDR5) |
| Storage | Dual PCIe Gen4 SSD slots on PB64; Not stated for other models | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 64 GB on the Core i3-1215U model, a higher configurable maximum than the 32 GB shown for the Core Ultra 5 125U model in the range.
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The Thinvent Treo Core Ultra 5 125U configuration provides 12 cores, and the Core i3-1215U provides 6 cores, giving buyers a choice of multi-core capacity within one compact chassis.
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ASUS offers higher-end processors such as Intel Core Ultra 9 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU on the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20, aimed at high-performance gaming and content creation.
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Thinvent Treo is available with or without Dual Band WiFi, letting buyers choose the wireless option they need.
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ASUS ExpertCenter PB64 supports dual PCIe Gen4 SSD slots and up to DDR5-6400 memory, a strong option for demanding business workloads.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an ASUS mini PC if you need a gaming-grade or high-end workstation in a small footprint, or if you want the ExpertCenter PB64's Core Ultra Series 2 performance and dual PCIe Gen4 storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range if you want a compact business mini PC with a choice of Intel Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core Ultra 5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processors, RAM up to 64 GB, SSD up to 2 TB, and an optional Dual Band WiFi module.
