Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
Choosing between a dedicated smart home hub and a versatile mini PC for automation control.
Pick Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 if you need a specialized, energy-efficient hub for Zigbee and Matter-compatible smart home devices.
Pick ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 if you require a general-purpose mini PC for running third-party automation software like Home Assistant.
Ask anything — we'll answer with Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 for Advanced Automation and ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 in mind.
Pindear may earn a commission when you buy through these links. Winners are determined by numeric spec comparisons only; non-numeric features (app quality, ecosystem, real-world feel) are covered in the verdict.
Ask me anything about smart hardware