The BenQ desktop computer in this query is a Panel PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, a maximum of 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent PPC15 Industrial Panel PC with Intel Core 5 120U, which also uses an Intel i5 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent's PPC15 range goes up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
BenQ Desktop Computer vs Thinvent PPC15 Panel PC
| BenQ Desktop Computer | Thinvent PPC15, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent PPC15, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 8 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Panel PC | Panel PC, 15 inch | Panel PC, 15 inch |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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Thinvent PPC15 with Core Ultra 5 125U supports up to 32 GB of RAM, twice the 16 GB maximum of the BenQ desktop computer.
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Thinvent PPC15 has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 512 GB maximum for the BenQ desktop computer.
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Thinvent PPC15 is fanless with passive cooling and has an IP65 ingress protection rating, with an aluminium housing.
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Thinvent PPC15 has two Ethernet ports, dual LAN, with 1000 Mbps Ethernet, and has a choice of dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi.
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Thinvent PPC15 lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The BenQ desktop computer has the Intel i5 12th Gen processor with 10 cores, while the Thinvent Core 5 120U has a higher maximum frequency of 5.0 GHz.
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We could not confirm the BenQ desktop computer's connectivity, display resolution or IP rating.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BenQ desktop computer if you need a panel PC from BenQ with the Intel i5 and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Choose the Thinvent PPC15 if you need more RAM, more storage, a fanless industrial design with IP65 protection, or a choice of Linux or other operating systems.
