The ASUS NUC barebone kits are ready-to-build mini PCs sold without memory or storage. The Intel Core Ultra 7 model in the ASUS NUC 15 Pro range is the closest match in processor class. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a fully configured alternative: it ships with the processor, memory, storage and operating system already selected, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
ASUS NUC 15 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7) vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | ASUS NUC 15 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th (1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th (1335U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Sold separately (not included) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Sold separately (not included) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Sold without OS | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
-
The Thinvent Treo ships with a 64 GB DDR4 RAM maximum and a 2 TB SSD maximum, both configured at order. The ASUS NUC 15 Pro is sold without memory or storage, so the buyer adds them separately.
-
The Thinvent Treo includes Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux or no operating system. The ASUS NUC is sold without an operating system.
-
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro has Wi-Fi 7. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in dual band, or can be ordered with no Wi-Fi.
-
The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports on the i7-1255U model and includes a VESA mount.
-
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i5-1335U uses the same processor family as the Core Ultra range's Intel processors, so buyers comparing Intel options can see both configurations side by side.
-
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro uses the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, a newer processor generation than the 12th and 13th generation Intel processors in the Thinvent Treo range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS NUC 15 Pro if you want a barebone system with a Core Ultra 7 processor and Wi-Fi 7, and you plan to select your own memory, storage and operating system. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a configured system with Windows 11 Pro or Linux pre-selected, a 64 GB RAM maximum, and a 2 TB SSD option.
