The ASUS Mini PC PN40 is a compact, fanless mini PC built around an Intel Celeron N4000-series processor, with up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a sliding chassis for easy upgrades. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is offered with a range of Intel Celeron, Core i3 and Core i5 processors, RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
ASUS PN40 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS Mini PC PN40 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB DDR4-2400 | 8 GB DDR4 (range 4 GB to 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2.5" HDD/SSD and M.2 SSD (up to 1 TB HDD, up to 256 GB M.2) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 4.5" W x 4.5" L x 1.9" H | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi option | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi option |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro / Home | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 64 GB, compared with the ASUS PN40's maximum of 8 GB, which gives more headroom for heavier multitasking.
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Thinvent Treo offers SSD storage up to 2 TB, while the ASUS PN40's M.2 slot is listed up to 256 GB.
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Thinvent Treo can be configured with Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors, beyond the Celeron class of the ASUS PN40.
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The ASUS PN40 is a fanless design that delivers 0 dB under full load, a feature the Thinvent Treo product details do not describe.
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The ASUS PN40 ships with Windows 10 pre-installed, whereas Thinvent Treo is supplied with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
The ASUS PN40 suits quiet, light home or office tasks where a fanless Celeron system and a small footprint are the priority. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits users who need more memory, larger SSD storage and a stronger Core i3 or Core i5 processor for business or industrial workloads.
