The Advantech PWS-872FL is an industrial-grade tablet with an Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Celeron processor, a 10.1-inch WXGA or WUXGA multi-touch display, mSATA SATA III SSD storage, and WiFi 6, NFC, 4G LTE and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. For buyers who want a fixed, high-capacity industrial computer with a touchscreen, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC range, which pairs a built-in touchscreen display with Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Advantech Industrial Tablet vs Thinvent Industrial Panel PC
| Advantech PWS-872FL | Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Celeron | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | mSATA SATA III SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 10.1" tablet | 15" industrial panel PC | 15" industrial panel PC |
| Display | 10.1" WXGA/WUXGA, multi-touch PCAP | 15" panel display | 15" panel display |
| Wireless | WiFi 6, NFC, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2 | Dual Band WiFi (variant without WiFi also available) | Dual Band WiFi (variant without WiFi also available) |
Thinvent product links: Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC, Intel Core i5-1335U and Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC, Intel Core i3-1215U
Key differences
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Larger screen: the Thinvent Industrial Panel PC uses a 15-inch display, while the Advantech PWS-872FL is a 10.1-inch tablet.
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Industrial Panel PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, which the Advantech product listing does not state.
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Large SSD capacity: Thinvent models offer SSD options up to 2 TB.
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Mobility trade-off: the Advantech PWS-872FL is a handheld-style tablet with integrated 4G LTE and NFC, so it is the stronger choice where the computer must be carried around the site.
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Processor range: the Advantech PWS-872FL offers Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 options, and the Thinvent Panel PC range covers Intel Core i3 to i7 and Ultra 5 processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Advantech PWS-872FL if you need a portable, rugged tablet with built-in cellular connectivity for field workers. Choose a Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC if you need a larger fixed display, higher RAM and larger storage for control room, kiosk or machine-side use.
