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ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 vs ASUS MiniPC PB63
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsASUS ExpertCenter PN644 of 6 differing specs (max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, display outputs 3)
- Best forExpertCenter PN64 for a living-room PC next to the TV
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 leads on 4 (max LAN speed, display outputs, weight, and 1 more) and the ASUS MiniPC PB63 on 2 (max RAM and USB ports). On our home-office work index, the ExpertCenter PN64 scores 78/100 against 70/100.
Using the 8 specs published on ASUS's official tech spec pages plus our own CPU tier rating, here is how the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 and ASUS MiniPC PB63 compare. Max RAM: the MiniPC PB63 at 32 GB versus 16 GB for the ExpertCenter PN64, 16 GB higher (2.0x). The ExpertCenter PN64 leads on max LAN speed, 2.5 Gbps to 1 Gbps, 2.5x. On USB ports, the MiniPC PB63 posts 8 ports and the ExpertCenter PN64 5 ports, a gap of 3 ports. Display outputs: the ExpertCenter PN64 at 3 outputs versus 2 outputs for the MiniPC PB63, 1 output more (1.5x). The ExpertCenter PN64 leads on weight, 0.75 kg to 1.14 kg, 1.5x. On volume, the ExpertCenter PN64 posts 0.91 L and the MiniPC PB63 1.35 L, a gap of 0.44 L. Display outputs per liter: the ExpertCenter PN64 at 3.31 against 1.48 for the MiniPC PB63.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedExpertCenter PN64 leads
- ExpertCenter PN64 2.5 Gbps vs the MiniPC PB63 at 1 Gbps
- the ExpertCenter PN64 is 2.5x faster
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Max RAMMiniPC PB63 leads
- MiniPC PB63 32 GB vs the ExpertCenter PN64 at 16 GB
- the MiniPC PB63 has 2.0x the max RAM
Upgradable to 32 GB later
USB portsMiniPC PB63 leads
- MiniPC PB63 8 ports vs the ExpertCenter PN64 at 5 ports
- the MiniPC PB63 has 1.6x the USB ports
3 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | ExpertCenter PN64 | MiniPC PB63 |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWIN | 1 Gbps |
| Max RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBWIN |
| USB ports | 5 | 8WIN |
| Weight | 0.75 kgWIN | 1.14 kg |
| Display outputs | 3WIN | 2 |
| Volume | 0.91 LWIN | 1.35 L |
Show every spec
| Spec | ExpertCenter PN64 | MiniPC PB63 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU tier (our rating, of 10) | 7 | 7 |
| Max RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBWIN |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWIN | 1 Gbps |
| USB ports | 5 | 8WIN |
| Display outputs | 3WIN | 2 |
| USB4/Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Weight | 0.75 kgWIN | 1.14 kg |
| Volume | 0.91 LWIN | 1.35 L |
| Metric (0–100) | ExpertCenter PN64 | MiniPC PB63 |
|---|---|---|
| Home office fit | 78WIN | 70 |
| Living-room media PC fit | 100WIN | 84 |
| Homelab fit | 61WIN | 59 |
| Tiny desk setup fit | 36WIN | 4 |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the ExpertCenter PN64 (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
- Max RAM matters most → the MiniPC PB63 (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More ExpertCenter PN64 leads
- Weight: 0.75 kg vs 1.14 kg
- Display outputs: 3 outputs vs 2 outputs
- Volume: 0.91 L vs 1.35 L
Combined metrics
- Display outputs per liter: ExpertCenter PN64 3.31 vs 1.48
- Max RAM per liter: MiniPC PB63 23.6 GB vs 17.7 GB
Same on both
- CPU tier 7/10, USB4/Thunderbolt not supported, Wi-Fi generation Wi-Fi 6E
Use-case scores
- Home-office work: ExpertCenter PN64 78 vs 70
- Living-room media PC: ExpertCenter PN64 100 vs 84
Use-case scores
- Homelab or virtualization box: ExpertCenter PN64 61 vs 59
- Tiny desk setup: ExpertCenter PN64 36 vs 4
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS MiniPC PB63?
- The MiniPC PB63, with 32 GB against 16 GB for the ExpertCenter PN64.
- Which has more display outputs, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS MiniPC PB63?
- The ExpertCenter PN64, with 3 outputs against 2 outputs for the MiniPC PB63.
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS MiniPC PB63?
- The ExpertCenter PN64, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the MiniPC PB63.
- Which is lighter, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS MiniPC PB63?
- The ExpertCenter PN64, with 0.75 kg against 1.14 kg for the MiniPC PB63.
- Which use cases suit the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 and the ASUS MiniPC PB63?
- Home-office work: the ExpertCenter PN64. A living-room media PC: the ExpertCenter PN64. A homelab or virtualization box: the ExpertCenter PN64. (based on our own use-case index)