The Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90 is a compact workstation-class mini PC built around 9th Gen Intel Core processors, with configurations reported at up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage in a mini PC form factor.
Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-9900K (9th Gen), Core i7-9700K on entry model | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD on review unit | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro P4000 on review unit | Not stated | Not stated |
| Connectivity | USB Type-A, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 | Dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi | Dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a single high-capacity solid-state option for the buyer.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations listed here support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, matching the top RAM figure for the ProArt PA90.
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Thinvent Treo models include Dual LAN as standard in the configurations listed, providing wired network connectivity.
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The ProArt PA90 offers Thunderbolt 3 and a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P4000 graphics option on its review unit, which the Thinvent Treo does not list.
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The ProArt PA90 uses 9th Gen Intel processors, while the Thinvent Treo uses newer 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90 if you need Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and a discrete NVIDIA Quadro graphics option for compute-heavy visual work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact alternative with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD storage and newer Intel Core processors.
