The ASUS PN40 is a fanless mini PC built around an Intel Celeron processor, with up to 8 GB of RAM and drive support for an M.2 SSD or a 2.5-inch drive. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses the same Celeron processor family and has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, 1000 Mbps Ethernet and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5.
ASUS PN40 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Celeron N5095A)
| Feature | ASUS PN40 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB (2.5" drive or M.2 SSD) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (SKU variant without Wi-Fi also available) |
| Ethernet | 1 port, 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1 port, 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 32 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum of the ASUS PN40.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The ASUS PN40 supports up to 1 TB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT. The ASUS PN40 ships with Windows 10 Pro.
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The ASUS PN40 is fanless, and it can drive two displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an HDMI and a VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has four USB 3.0 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports. The ASUS PN40 has a different port layout with USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C ports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN40 if you need a fanless Celeron mini PC with two display outputs and Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and storage, a choice of operating systems, or a Celeron N5095A processor with a dedicated Wi-Fi 5 dual-band option.
