The Akasa Euler is a fanless Mini-ITX case rather than a complete mini PC. It supports Intel Core processors from 8th to 14th Gen and Core Ultra (15th Gen) up to 35W TDP, and it is built for unattended, fanless operation. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which is also fanless and ships as a complete system with memory, storage and an operating system.
Akasa Euler vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Akasa Euler | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Supports Intel Core (8th-14th Gen) and Core Ultra (15th Gen), up to 35W TDP | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Fanless Mini-ITX case | Industrial PC, 197 × 210 × 65 mm | Industrial PC, 197 × 210 × 65 mm |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not applicable (case only) | Windows 11 Pro; also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS | Windows 11 Pro; also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS |
| Wireless | Not applicable | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not applicable | 2 × 1000 Mbps | 2 × 1000 Mbps |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 is a complete industrial PC. It includes up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, so the buyer does not need to source these parts separately.
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The Thinvent IPC5 uses the Intel Core i7-1255U, which is the same i7 series named in the search. It has 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and DDR5 memory, with up to 32 GB.
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Both Thinvent IPC5 models offer a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Akasa Euler is a case designed for Mini-ITX motherboards. The buyer supplies the motherboard, processor, memory and storage, and we could not confirm the Euler's maximum memory or storage capacity.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has dual Gigabit Ethernet and RS232 and RS485 serial ports for industrial connectivity.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Akasa Euler if you are building a custom fanless system around your own Mini-ITX motherboard and processor. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you want a ready-to-deploy fanless industrial PC with an Intel i7 processor, large memory and storage, and a choice of operating system.
