The ASUS NUC 14 Essential is an Intel N-Series mini PC with display support and several connectivity options. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which has a 4-core processor, up to 8 GB RAM as shipped and up to 2 TB SSD storage, in a mini PC form factor.
ASUS NUC 14 Essential vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS NUC 14 Essential | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ N-Series | Intel® Celeron N5095A | Intel® Core™ i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 32 GB (8 GB as configured) | 4 GB to 64 GB (64 GB as configured) |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Multiple connectivity options | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB on the Core i3 and Core Ultra 5 models, with the Celeron model up to 32 GB.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD storage up to 2 TB across the range.
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The Core i3-1315U Treo model provides 6 cores with boost up to 4.5 GHz, and the Core Ultra 5 125U model provides 12 cores.
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The ASUS NUC 14 Essential lists multiple connectivity options and display support in its specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS NUC 14 Essential if you want an Intel N-Series mini PC with broad connectivity and display support. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger storage and higher core counts in a mini PC for pfSense, firewall or general business deployments.
