The Asus ExpertCenter P500SV is a small form factor business desktop with an Intel Core 7 processor, Wi-Fi, and up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, which supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and is sold in several Intel and AMD configurations.
Asus ExpertCenter P500SV vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Asus ExpertCenter P500SV | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5200 (2 SO-DIMM slots) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF), 8.6 L | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm |
| 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, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi variant available) |
| Expansion | Two SO-DIMM slots | 2 USB 3.2, 4 front USB 2.0, front USB-C, RS485 option | 4 USB 3.0, 4 front USB 2.0, front USB-C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, and its RAM goes up to 64 GB, matching the Asus maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is sold with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS, so buyers can pick the operating system that fits their workload.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an RS485 option and two Ethernet ports on the Dual LAN variant, which the Asus listing does not mention.
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The Asus ExpertCenter P500SV is the stronger processor option, with the Intel Core 7 240H against the Core i3-1315U, and it uses faster DDR5 memory.
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The Asus ExpertCenter P500SV can be configured with an optional NVIDIA RTX A400 graphics card, which the Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not offer.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a 40 mm housing, and the Asus P500SV is an 8.6-litre small form factor desktop.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus ExpertCenter P500SV if you need the Intel Core 7 processor, DDR5 memory, or the optional NVIDIA RTX A400 graphics. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux and embedded options, and Wi-Fi or no-Wi-Fi configurations.
