Asus Introduces the PL64 Mini-Pc Series With Intel Alder Lake Processors

The PL64 mini-PC series from ASUS was created with 15 W Intel Alder Lake processors. The ASUS PL64 is available in a wide range of configurations and offers plenty of ports for both personal and professional use. The PL64 is a new mini-PC series from ASUS. The ASUS PL64 builds on the ExpertCenter PN53 series' October introduction by integrating budget Intel Alder Lake processors with a tough chassis and lots of connectivity. The ASUS PL64 will initially be available with the following processor choices: Celeron 7305 by Intel (5 cores)

• i3-1215U (2P cores, 4E cores) Intel processor
• i5-1235U (2P cores, 8E cores) Intel processor
• i7-1255U (2P cores/8E cores) Intel processor

[caption id="attachment_73494" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Image source: ASUS[/caption] All ASUS PL64 devices have a fanless design and measure 199.7 x 119.7 x 33.9 mm, as shown in the figure below. The mini-PC weights 1.07 kg without any accessories, according to ASUS. The device will therefore get heavier if you add RAM or storage, for which ASUS has two M.2 2280 Gen4 slots and SO-DIMM slots (DDR4-3200). All units also include front, side, and rear I/O:

• Forward I/O
• 3x Gen 2 USB 3.2
• 2x COM (RJ50; support RS232, 422, 485 ) (RJ50; support RS232, 422, 485 )
• One audio jack with line out, mic in, and headphone out
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Side I/O
• Kensington lock, one
• Intel 1 (RJ45) 2.5G LAN
• Ahead I/O
• 3x HDMI 2.0 port
• Intel 1 (RJ45) 1G LAN
• EDID reset once
• Antenna Jack twice
• 1x DC-in

Additionally, ASUS has added fTPM 2.0 or TPM modules as optional extras, as well as Bluetooth 5 and up to WiFi 6e connectivity. Although ASUS hasn't yet disclosed prices for any models, you can find out more information on the business' website.