The ASUS PN63-S1 is an ultracompact mini PC built around 11th Gen Intel Core processors, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a triple-storage design, and Intel Iris Xe graphics for quad-display output. For a similar mini PC form factor with 12th to 14th Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen processors, the closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC.
ASUS PN63-S1 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 and Ryzen 5
| ASUS PN63-S1 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-1115G4 / i5-11300H (11th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U (12th Gen), up to i5-1335U (13th Gen) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2.5-inch HDD plus two M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 slots | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC barebone | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) or no Wi-Fi |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Newer processor generations: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series options, while the ASUS PN63-S1 uses 11th Gen Intel Core.
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Higher RAM ceiling on the Intel models: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC goes up to 64 GB, matching the ASUS PN63-S1 maximum, with 4 GB and 8 GB entry options.
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Ready-to-use storage: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB, while the ASUS PN63-S1 is a barebone that uses an included 2.5-inch HDD slot plus M.2 slots that you populate yourself.
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Trade-off: the ASUS PN63-S1 includes Wi-Fi 6 and Intel Iris Xe graphics with quad-display support, which the Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN63-S1 if you want a barebone you can configure yourself, need Wi-Fi 6, or want quad-display output from Iris Xe graphics. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th to 14th Gen Intel or Ryzen 5 processor with SSD storage already fitted.
