Can an Android mini PC be used with a TV?
Yes. A mini PC connects to a TV through its HDMI port and turns the TV into a display for a full desktop operating system. The Thinvent range does not include Android. Thinvent mini PCs ship with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux. Buyers who need Android-style TV apps can run them on a Windows or Linux desktop, or choose the Micro 6 Pro for an embedded Linux display application.
Key specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range covers three processor families:
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Intel Core processors: Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U, Core 5 120U, and Core Ultra 5 125U. These models have 6 to 12 cores and support up to 4.7 GHz.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U: 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache.
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Intel Celeron N5095A: 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache, 4 GB RAM.
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ARM Cortex A55 (Micro 6 Pro): 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, 4 GB onboard RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage, one HDMI port.
Memory options run from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage options run from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD. Wireless options include dual band WiFi and dual antenna WiFi. Several models have no WiFi and use wired networking instead.
Comparison of TV-connected mini PC options
| Model | Processor | Cores | RAM | Storage | WiFi | OS |
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| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band or No | Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 16 GB | 256 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
Use cases
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Digital signage and kiosks: The Micro 6 Pro runs embedded Linux and drives a display through HDMI.
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Media and presentation screens: Windows-based Treo and Aero models run media players, browsers, and office software on a TV.
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Dashboards and monitoring: Linux-based models run continuous display applications with low power draw.
Thinvent mini PCs for TV use
Thinvent has mini PCs for connecting to a TV, from the ARM-based Micro 6 Pro to Intel Core and AMD Ryzen systems. Each model is built for continuous use in compact spaces. Choose the Micro 6 Pro for embedded display tasks, the Treo for AMD Ryzen performance, or the Aero for Intel Core processors with up to 12 cores.
