The ASUS Mini PC VM31 is a compact desktop with a choice of AMD Ryzen 5, Ryzen 3 or Athlon Silver 10 processors, LPDDR5 memory and SSD storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core processors with DDR4 or DDR5 memory, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
ASUS Mini PC VM31 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| ASUS Mini PC VM31 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5, Ryzen 3 or Athlon Silver 10 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores | Not stated | 6 | 12 |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | LPDDR5 5500MHz (capacity not stated) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | SSD (capacity not stated) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN (per product overview) | Dual Band WiFi, or No WiFi variant | Dual Band WiFi, or No WiFi variant |
| Form Factor | Ultra compact mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models offer RAM up to 64 GB, and the ASUS VM31 maximum capacity is not stated.
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Thinvent Treo models offer SSD storage up to 2 TB, and the ASUS VM31 storage capacity is not stated.
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The Thinvent Treo Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, while the ASUS VM31 core count is not stated.
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The ASUS VM31 uses LPDDR5 5500MHz memory, which the Thinvent Treo models do not use. The Treo models use DDR4 or DDR5 memory depending on configuration.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with Dual Band WiFi or with no wireless, so you can choose the connectivity you need.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Mini PC VM31 if you want an ultra compact desktop with AMD processors and fast LPDDR5 memory for everyday computing and multiple displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher maximum RAM and storage, a choice of AMD or Intel processors, and a configuration that matches your exact memory and storage needs.
