The ASUS PN60 (model PN60-B3095ZV) is a mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor and a 32 GB maximum RAM capacity. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which has 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and 128 GB SSD storage, runs Windows 11 Pro, and uses the same i3 processor family as the PN60 range.
ASUS PN60 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS PN60 (Core i3) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (i3-1215U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (i3-1315U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 2C / 4T | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
| Storage | 2 slots (M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 and 2.5" SATA3) | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet | 1 x 1GbE | 1 x 1000 Mbps | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has 6 processor cores on the i3-1215U and i3-1315U, against 2 cores on the ASUS PN60 Core i3-8130U.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 32 GB RAM configuration, which matches the 32 GB maximum of the ASUS PN60.
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The ASUS PN60 has an M.2 slot and a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD, and we could not confirm a 2.5-inch drive bay on the Thinvent Treo.
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The ASUS PN60 uses soldered processors, which cannot be upgraded. We could not confirm the upgrade options of the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN60 if you need its exact Core i3-8130U configuration or its 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th or 13th generation Intel Core i3 with 6 cores, a Windows 11 Pro install, and a choice of operating systems.
