The BenQ Intel i5 OPS slot-in PC (TEY41-i5) is a computer module that fits into a BenQ display's OPS slot and runs Windows 11 Pro alongside the display's Android system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC with Intel Core 5 120U, a fanless, IP65-rated panel PC that runs Windows 11 Pro and has 8 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
BenQ TEY41-i5 vs Thinvent 15" Panel PC (Intel i5)
| BenQ TEY41-i5 | Thinvent 15" Panel PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent 15" Panel PC, Intel Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core i5 | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | OPS slot-in module for BenQ display | Panel PC, 15-inch screen | Panel PC, 15-inch screen |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent panel PCs run as standalone computers with their own 15-inch screen, IP65 ingress protection and fanless passive cooling. We could not confirm the BenQ TEY41-i5's ingress protection or cooling design.
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The Thinvent Intel Core Ultra 5 125U panel PC has up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. We could not confirm the BenQ TEY41-i5's RAM capacity.
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Thinvent panel PCs let the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS. The BenQ module is described as running Windows 11 Pro alongside Android.
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The Thinvent panel PCs include two Ethernet ports and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 options. The BenQ TEY41-i5 is described without this detail.
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The BenQ module is designed to share a BenQ display, so it depends on that display for its screen. The Thinvent panel PCs come with a built-in screen.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BenQ TEY41-i5 if you already use a BenQ board and want Windows and Android running side by side on that display. Choose a Thinvent 15" Panel PC if you need a standalone industrial panel PC with a built-in screen, IP65 protection, a choice of operating systems and optional Wi-Fi.
