What "ASUS 23" Refers To
A search for "ASUS 23" most often points to a 23-inch (or 23.8-inch) all-in-one computer — a form factor that combines the display, processor, memory and storage into a single space-saving unit. Buyers looking at this category typically want a desktop that occupies minimal desk space, runs quietly, and is easy to deploy in offices, clinics, retail counters or classrooms. The information below explains what to look for in a 23-inch all-in-one and how to evaluate it against your workload, whether you are comparing brands or upgrading an existing setup.
Key Specifications to Compare
The two numbers that matter most in this class are screen size and processor class. A 23.8-inch panel with Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution is the common baseline, and panel type (IPS for wide viewing angles) affects usability in shared spaces. On the compute side, modern Intel® processors such as the N100, N150, i3-1215U and i5-1335U cover the range from light office tasks to multi-application workloads. Memory and storage are equally important: 8 GB is workable for browsing and office suites, 16 GB is the practical sweet spot for multitasking, and 32 GB or more suits heavier database, design or virtualisation work. Storage options typically start at 256 GB SSD and scale to 1 TB or beyond.
| Specification | Entry Level | Mainstream | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® N100 / N150 | Intel® Core™ i3-1215U | Intel® Core™ i5-1335U |
| Cores | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| Typical Use | Kiosks, POS, browsing | Office, ERP, thin client | CAD viewers, analytics, VMs |
Cooling, Reliability and Deployment
All-in-ones used in commercial environments are frequently run for long hours, so thermal design matters. Fanless (passive) cooling removes the single most common mechanical failure point — the fan — and also eliminates dust ingress and fan noise, which is valuable in clinics, reception areas and quiet office floors. Look for industrial-grade enclosures, wide input voltage adapters and support for both Windows 11 Professional and Linux distributions, since mixed-OS fleets are common. Mounting flexibility (VESA) and cable management also affect how cleanly a 23-inch all-in-one fits into a counter or wall installation.
Use Cases for 23-Inch All-in-Ones
The 23.8-inch size is popular because it offers enough screen area for side-by-side windows without dominating a desk. Typical deployments include reception and front-desk terminals, hospital and clinic workstations, retail point-of-sale with a customer-facing display, classroom and training-room seats, and factory or warehouse stations running dashboards. In thin-client architectures, all-in-ones pair with a central server so that management, updates and security are handled centrally while the desk unit stays simple and low-maintenance.
Thinvent's All-in-One and Compact Computing Range
Thinvent manufactures all-in-one PCs, industrial computers, mini PCs and thin clients designed for continuous operation in demanding environments. Our all-in-one models are built around Intel® processors, fanless cooling and industrial-grade components, and are available with Windows 11 Professional, Ubuntu Linux or without an operating system to suit your imaging and deployment process. Alongside the all-in-one line, the IPC3 industrial PC with Intel® Core™ i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache) and up to 16 GB DDR4 RAM with 1 TB SSD offers a rugged alternative where a separate display is preferred, including variants with quad DB9 serial ports for legacy equipment integration. If you are evaluating a 23-inch all-in-one for a commercial rollout, Thinvent's range provides a reliable, serviceable alternative with worldwide support.
Thinvent Alternatives to Asus
| Specification | Asus 23.8" All-in-One | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores / 12 threads | 6 cores / 8 threads |
| RAM (max) | 16GB DDR4 2666MHz | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB–1TB PCIe SSD | 1024GB |
| Form Factor | All-in-One Desktop | Industrial PC |
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 is the closest match, sharing the same 12th-generation Intel Core architecture and 16GB RAM ceiling as the Asus all-in-one. The key trade-off is that the IPC3 uses a Core i3-1215U rather than the i5-1235U, so it offers fewer cores and threads for heavier multitasking, and it ships as a standalone industrial PC rather than an integrated all-in-one with a built-in display. For deployments that already have a monitor and need a compact, reliable 12th-gen system, it's a solid fit.
