The Taiwanese brand Asus continues to develop its mini-PC segment. Trial versions of portable desktop computers for office use have gained popularity worldwide. The new format has caught the attention of home users who run resource-intensive applications on Windows. Therefore, the Taiwanese decided to expand their product line. The mini-PC gadgets Asus PL64 are aimed precisely at this segment.
Discussions on thematic forums revolve around the possibility of using the mini-PC Asus PL64 for gaming. With the integrated video chipset, this is currently problematic. However, performance in programs such as video or graphic editors will be noticeable.
Mini-PC Series Asus PL64 the Size of a Router
The new product includes several modifications, differing by the installed processor. It’s simple: the most powerful chips from different price segments are used as the base. Intel Celeron 7305, Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1235U, and Core i7-1255U. The platform supports 2 SO-DIMM (DDR4) memory modules with a total capacity of up to 128 GB.
For permanent storage, there are 2 SSD M.2 slots. The new models support Wi-Fi 6 networks and have Bluetooth 5.0. Wired network speed is 2.5 Gbps. The mini-PC Asus PL64 can connect to 3 monitors via HDMI 2.0 interface. There are USB ports (3 ports of version 3.2 Gen 1). Additionally, support for RJ232, 422, 485 protocols via 2 available communication outputs is claimed. This is of interest to telecommunications network administrators.
The price of the mini-PC Asus PL64 is currently unknown. As is the sales date.
