The ASUS PL64 is a fanless Intel Core i7 mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB storage, Wi-Fi and support for three displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has the same processor model, 10 cores and a 64 GB, 2 TB configuration. The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with fans and dual LAN ports, not a fanless design.
ASUS PL64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS PL64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (14th Gen listed) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB (2 x M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 slots) | 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, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fan-cooled | Fan-cooled |
| Displays | Up to 3 displays | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U uses the same processor model as the ASUS PL64's Core i7 family, so both give 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, which matches the PL64's maximum RAM and storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports, which the PL64 facts do not confirm.
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Thinvent lets you choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating systems available for the PL64.
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The PL64 is fanless and supports Wi-Fi 6E and three displays. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 and two display outputs, and it is fan-cooled. Choose the PL64 if you need a fanless design or three displays.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PL64 if you need a fanless Intel mini PC with Wi-Fi 6E and support for three displays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a dual-LAN, fan-cooled system with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, and you want to choose your operating system.
