The Advantech ARK-1551 is a fanless embedded computer with dual DDR4 SO-DIMM memory up to 32 GB, two Intel GbE LAN ports and dual independent 4K displays through HDMI and VGA. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1240P, a fanless industrial PC that supports up to 64 GB of RAM and runs Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Advantech ARK-1551 vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Advantech ARK-1551 | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P (Wi-Fi model) | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1240P | Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed (2.5-inch SATA drive bay and mSATA slot) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Embedded computer | Industrial PC, fanless | Industrial PC, fanless |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Display outputs | 4K HDMI and VGA, dual independent displays | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
| Ethernet | 2 x Intel GbE LAN | 1 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet | 1 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, in the Wi-Fi model | No WiFi option is also available |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the ARK-1551 maximum of 32 GB.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, and the buyer can also select Without OS or DOS.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has a 12-core Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1240P, and the ARK-1551 processor is not confirmed in our product facts, so we could not compare processing performance.
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The ARK-1551 has two Intel GbE LAN ports, while the Thinvent IPC5 has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The ARK-1551 has four RS-232/422/485 serial ports and 8-bit GPIO. The Thinvent IPC5 has four USB 3.0 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports, and it has no serial ports listed.
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The ARK-1551 has a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay and an mSATA slot. The Thinvent IPC5 has a 2 TB SSD and no drive bay listed.
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The Thinvent IPC5 is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation and is certified to BIS, RoHS and ISO, and its housing is aluminium with a VESA mount included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Advantech ARK-1551 if you need two Intel GbE LAN ports, four serial ports or a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value or Linux, and a fanless 12-core processor.
