ASUS has finally launched its brand new Mini PC, the ExpertCenter PN64-E1, for retail which features Intel's 13th Gen CPUs & starts at $499 US.
ASUS Equips PN64-E1 Mini PC With Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H CPUs, Starting Price of $499 US
Although announced months ago, the ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC is finally available for sale and it comes with Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H CPUs which offer more cores and performance for multitasking capabilities. The PC comes in a very compact form factor in a 0.9-liter chassis that measures 120 x 130 x 58 mm. The system comes with active cooling technology that adopts the anti-dust cleaning system which helps push dust out of the system to keep the internals clean.
Some of the features of the Mini PC include:
- Powerful processor: 13th gen Intel Core mobile processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Next-generation technology: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and dual-channel DDR5 memory
- Multi-storage design: Support up to two PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD and one 2.5” drive
- Convenient connectivity: Up to Seven USB ports, including two Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 4K resolution & quad display support: Quad display located in the rear I/O panel including dual HDMI
- Crystal-clear Communication: Features Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to provide crystal-clear online voice communication
- Reliability: MIL-STD-810H standard & extensive 24/7 tested to ensure long-term dependability
As for the specifications, the ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC comes in two options, an Intel Core i7-13700H, and a Core i5-13500H CPU flavor. Both variants can be configured to 35W over the 45W base spec of these chips. Both CPUs come with Intel Iris Xe graphics which will be the primary graphics chip. There are two SO-DIMM slots rated at DDR5-4800 and support up to 64 GB capacities.
For storage and I/O, you will be getting two M.2 2280 Gen 4 x4 slots (up to 2 TB capacities per slot), and a single 2.5" SATA III port. There's a single 2.5G LAN port, a single Thunderbolt 4 (DP1.4) port, 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, dual HDMI ports, a configurable port that lets you select between DP1.4, HDMI, COM, VGA & an additional 2.5G LAN, a DC-inlet, and an audio jack. The ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC can support up to four 4K displays simultaneously and also offers 100W PD.
In terms of WiFi capabilities, you can select between WIFI6/BT5.0 or WIFI6E/BT5(2*2). The whole PC weighs in at just 0.75kg (barebone). As for pricing, well you can find the base barebone model with the Intel Core i5-13500H for $499 US but the more expensive variants featuring the Core i7-13700H start at $649 US.
- ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC - Core i5-13500H (Barebone) - $499 US (Amazon)
- ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC - Core i5-13500H (Barebone) - $499 US (B&H US)
- ASUS PN64-E1 Mini PC - Core i7-13700H (Barebone) - $649 US (B&H US)
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