The Acer Connect M4 5G is a portable 5G mobile hotspot and WiFi router with a MediaTek MT8791 octa-core ARM processor, up to 3 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. The closest Thinvent product is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC with an ARM Cortex A55 processor, which is also an ARM-based fanless compact device, though it is a mini PC rather than a hotspot.
Acer Connect M4 5G vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Acer Connect M4 5G | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT8791 Octa-Core (ARM) | ARM Cortex A55 (Amlogic S905X3) |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 8 GB | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Portable mobile hotspot | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 and 5G | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 4 GB of RAM against the Acer's 3 GB maximum, and 32 GB of eMMC storage against the Acer's 8 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses the Amlogic S905X3 chip, which is also used in other ARM mini PCs.
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The Acer Connect M4 5G has more processor cores (8 against 4) and has 5G mobile connectivity, which the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro does not have.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has a fanless passive cooling design, two USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output and a microSD slot. The Acer Connect M4 5G is designed as a mobile hotspot with an 8000mAh battery.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, which is the only operating system listed for this SKU.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Connect M4 5G if you need a portable 5G hotspot to share internet with several devices on the move. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you need a compact, fanless ARM computer with HDMI output and more storage for embedded or display tasks.
