The ASUS PN63-S1 is a Mini PC with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, support for up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, and up to three 4K displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-12450H or i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi on select SKUs, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
ASUS PN63-S1 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS PN63-S1 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (i5-12450H) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (i5-1240P) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i5-12450H | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 8 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to two M.2 SSDs plus one 2.5-inch drive | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | No WiFi |
| Ethernet | 1 port (2.5GbE) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | Up to 3 x 4K | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-12450H has 8 cores, and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs with Intel Core i5-12450H or i5-1240P support up to 64 GB of RAM, which matches the ASUS PN63-S1 maximum.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer a choice of operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is available with two Ethernet ports.
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The ASUS PN63-S1 supports up to three 4K displays and has a 2.5GbE LAN port. We could not confirm the Thinvent Aero's display count or Ethernet speed beyond 1000 Mbps.
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The ASUS PN63-S1 supports up to two M.2 SSDs and a 2.5-inch drive. The Thinvent Aero has an SSD and no 2.5-inch drive bay.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN63-S1 if you need up to three 4K displays, a 2.5GbE port, or a 2.5-inch drive bay. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a choice of operating systems, including Linux, or a dual-Ethernet configuration with the Intel Core i5-1240P.
