The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 is an ultra-compact mini PC with 12th or 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processors, DDR5 RAM up to 64 GB, dual PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSD slots, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a mini PC with Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
ASUS PN64 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core H-series (12th/13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSD slots | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (0.9-liter chassis) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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 |
| Ethernet | 1 port, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN | 1 port, 1000 Mbps | 1 port, 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 displays | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Both Thinvent Treo SKUs use Intel Core processors, so they are a direct match for the PN64's Intel platform at a similar form factor.
Key differences
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS. The PN64 ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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Wireless: The PN64 has Wi-Fi 6E. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, and a No WiFi option is also available.
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Ethernet: The PN64 has Intel 2.5 Gb LAN. The Thinvent Treo has 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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Display output: The PN64 can drive up to 4 displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD. The PN64 has dual PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe slots.
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Processor generation: The PN64 supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processors. The Thinvent Treo range covers Intel Core i3 and i5 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors across several generations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN64 if you need Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, or support for up to 4 displays, and you want Core H-series processing. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of operating systems, including Linux and Windows 11 IoT, or a model with a different processor family.
