The Schneider Electric iPC G Series is an industrial all-in-one Panel PC built with Intel processing for factory floors, warehouses and production facilities. The Thinvent PPC15 Panel PC is the closest alternative. It is also a fanless, IP65-rated 15-inch Panel PC, and it uses Intel processors. The Thinvent PPC15 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses the same Intel processor family as the Intel-based iPC G Series.
Schneider Electric iPC G Series vs Thinvent PPC15 Panel PC
| Schneider Electric iPC G Series | Thinvent PPC15 Panel PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent PPC15 Panel PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel (model not confirmed) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB to 64 GB (32 GB in this SKU) | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB (2 TB in this SKU) | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Panel PC (all-in-one) | Panel PC, 15-inch display | Panel PC, 15-inch display |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Same processor family: The Thinvent PPC15 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses an Intel processor, the same chip maker as the iPC G Series.
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Fanless and IP65-rated: The Thinvent PPC15 uses fanless passive cooling and an aluminium housing, with IP65 ingress protection.
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Higher RAM maximum: The Thinvent PPC15 supports up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the iPC G Series' RAM or storage maximums.
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Choice of operating systems: The Thinvent PPC15 can ship with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS.
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Wireless options: The Thinvent PPC15 is available with or without dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). We could not confirm the iPC G Series' wireless options.
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Dual LAN and serial option: The Thinvent PPC15 has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and an RS485 option.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Schneider Electric iPC G Series if you already use Schneider Electric automation and want its specific integration. Choose the Thinvent PPC15 if you need a fanless, IP65-rated Intel Panel PC with a choice of operating systems, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage for HMI, kiosk or machine control work.
