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ASUS ExpertCenter E5 21.5” Full HD All-in-One PC with Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Intel i3-11100B, 8GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11) Height & tilt adjustable screen

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Our only other criticism is that, for the same price or less, Apple's 2020 Mac mini consistently outperforms the ExpertCenter PN52 on productivity and graphics tasks. However, if macOS simply isn't an option for the apps you use, or you're Windows-loyal, that's a red line; we probably can't convince you otherwise.

We put the ExpertCenter PN52 through our battery of benchmark tests to see how it compares with other mini PCs of similar configurations, The first of these is the PCMark 10 Suite, which simulates a variety of Windows apps to give an overall performance score for office-centric tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheeting, web browsing, and videoconferencing. This test is particularly important as these are the apps most likely to be run on a PC this size and configuration. Please note that ExpertCenter D5 SFF includes two up to 1 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 1 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for a total HDD capacity of up to 3 TB. UL’s 3DMark is a graphics test suite for Windows that contains a number of benchmarks for different GPU functions and software APIs. We run two DirectX 12 tests on all PCs: Night Raid, which is appropriate for PCs with integrated graphics (such as the ones benchmarked), and Time Spy, which is more demanding and more suitable for higher-end PCs with souped-up graphics cards and GPUs. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. UPS performance tested under system default brightness of 110 nits and volume at 67%, with both WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, but not connected, and playing an offline HD video. The data-protection period calculation is based on ExpertCenter A1 AiO entering hibernation mode after the initial usable period, providing an extended opportunity for power to be restored. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.The PN52 is unusual for a mini PC in that the CPU installed in our test unit was an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, a mobile CPU with integrated Radeon graphics. (Intel chips tend to dominate the mini PC world.) You can also get the PN52 with a Ryzen 5 5600H or Ryzen 9 5900HX processor. Mobile CPU notwithstanding, we are pleasantly surprised with just how well the PN52 did on many of our benchmarks. M.2 slot on the bottom cover side only supports PCIe Gen3 x2 If the SATA is connected to HDD or SSD Terms and conditions apply. For more details, please read the full terms and published on https://www.asus.com/uk/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/. ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 can support up to four 4K displays via two HDMI ® ports, two DisplayPort™ over USB-C ® or other user-configurable ports, without any limitation on the combination used.

Please note that ExpertCenter D9 Mini Tower includes two up to 2 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB. ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 can draw power from any USB Power Delivery-enabled display or device, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter to create a neater, uncluttered workspace.

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The Ryzen 7 5800H inside the Asus PN52 is a decent processor most often used in mid-to-higher-level laptops. Given these results and the fact that these type of applications would likely be the most popular use of the PN52, most users would be pleased with the performance of the system. However, the Mac mini simply seems more powerful for close to the same price, a trend we'll see continue to play out in the visual rendering arena. Graphics Tests Based on ASUS internal testings. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations. On these two benchmarks, the PN52 actually breezes through Time Spy, with the highest score by a few hundred points. Two of the other systems were either incompatible with this test (Mac mini) or would not run it (the NUC). The exact reverse is true of the Night Raid test, with the PN52’s score the lowest of the bunch, and Intel's NUC 11 Pro Kit on top.

Please note that ExpertCenter D5 SFF includes two up to 1 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for a total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB. ASUS ExpertCenter PN52 can support up to four 4K displays via two HDMI ® ports, DisplayPort™ over USB-C ® or other user-configurable ports, without any limitation on the combination used. Terms and conditions apply. For more details, please read the full terms and published on https://www.asus.com/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/. We subjected the ExpertCenter PN52 to our standard desktop benchmark suite. In our tests, we compared the ExpertCenter PN52 to several other recommended mini PCs: the Apple Mac mini (2020), the Asus ExpertCenter D500, the Geekom IT8 Mini PC, and the Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit.With the configuration we received, it’s possible to drive four 4K monitors, or one 8K-resolution display, though we performed our benchmarks with a single standard 4K-resolution display. Also included are Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 hardware support. Asus utilities included with the PN52 include MyAsus, which makes it easy to connect the PC and a mobile device; switch between performance and quiet fan modes; activate two-way AI noise cancellation when used with a microphone-equipped headset; and view onboard hardware diagnostics. Please note that ExpertCenter D8 Mini Tower includes two up to 4 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB. Please note that ExpertCenter D7 SFF includes two up to 2 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 1 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 3 TB.

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