The ASUS ROG GR70 is a compact gaming mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, support for up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, Wi-Fi, and the ability to drive up to five displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a 1-litre-class aluminium chassis with dual band Wi-Fi 5.
ASUS ROG GR70 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ROG GR70 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7530U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) | Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available without Wi-Fi) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (also available without Wi-Fi) |
| Displays | Up to 5 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the ROG GR70.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets you choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports on the Intel Core i7-1255U model, and gigabit Ethernet on the Ryzen 5 model.
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The ASUS ROG GR70 has a Ryzen 9 processor, a higher-performance class than the Ryzen 5 7530U in the Treo.
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The ASUS ROG GR70 can drive up to five displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting, which we could not confirm on the ROG GR70.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ROG GR70 if you need a gaming-class Ryzen 9 system with several displays and a dedicated discrete graphics option. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and an aluminium housing for industrial or commercial deployments.
