The ASUS PN40 is a fanless mini PC built around an Intel Celeron processor, with support for up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A is the closest Thinvent match. It uses the same Intel Celeron family, supports up to 32 GB of RAM in its line and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and gives the buyer a choice of operating systems.
ASUS PN40 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS PN40 Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron (N4000 series) | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB (Treo line up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11ac), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band; No WiFi variant available |
| Displays | 2 (HDMI and Mini DisplayPort) | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 LAN | 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC line supports up to 32 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum of the ASUS PN40.
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Larger SSD storage: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 1 TB maximum of the ASUS PN40.
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Choice of operating systems: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or be supplied without an OS, with DOS also available.
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Same processor family: Both use an Intel Celeron processor, so the core count is the same.
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Trade-off: The ASUS PN40 has two display outputs, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA port.
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Trade-off: The ASUS PN40 is fanless, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC's cooling design is not described in the product details we hold.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS PN40 if you need a fanless mini PC that drives two displays and you are satisfied with 8 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A if you need more RAM and storage, want to choose your operating system, or need a Wi-Fi-free configuration.
