The ASUS Mini PC is a compact desktop computer sold in several models, including the VM31, which is built around AMD Ryzen 5, Ryzen 3 or AMD Athlon Silver 10 processors with LPDDR5 memory and SSD storage. Thinvent's Treo Mini PC line is the closest alternative, with AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core i3 options, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems.
We could not confirm the full specification of the ASUS Mini PC (VM31 or other models), so the table below compares the ASUS Mini PC family at the level of its published description. Where a value was not confirmed, the cell reads "Not confirmed".
ASUS Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS Mini PC (VM31) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5, Ryzen 3 or Athlon Silver 10 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | LPDDR5 5500 MHz | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available only in the dual-band Wi-Fi 5 version | Available only in the dual-band Wi-Fi 5 version |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the ASUS Mini PC RAM maximum was not confirmed.
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The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose their operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has both a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band model and a no-Wi-Fi model, so buyers can choose the connectivity they need.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall bracket.
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The ASUS Mini PC uses LPDDR5 memory, which the Thinvent Treo does not use; the Treo uses DDR4.
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The ASUS Mini PC has an AMD Athlon Silver 10 option, which is not part of the Thinvent Treo range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Mini PC if you need one of its specific processor configurations or its LPDDR5 memory. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating system, or a VESA-mountable compact PC for business and industrial use.