What Is the Best Small PC?
A small PC is a compact desktop computer, often called a mini PC. The best choice depends on the workload. Light office work and kiosk use need a low-power processor. Multitasking, data-heavy tasks and virtual machines need more cores and memory. Thinvent has mini PCs across this range, from an entry-level Intel Celeron to Intel Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 models.
Key Specifications to Compare
Four specifications decide how a mini PC performs:
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Processor: Core count, maximum frequency and cache size set the processing speed.
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Memory: 4 GB suits basic tasks. 8 GB to 16 GB suits office software and browsers with many tabs.
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Storage: Thinvent mini PCs use SSD storage from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD.
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Connectivity: Some models include dual band WiFi, some include dual LAN, and some have no WiFi.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | Connectivity |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi, Dual LAN |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi, Dual LAN |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi |
Use Cases
Mini PCs with Intel Core i3 or i5 and 8 GB to 16 GB of memory suit office work, point-of-sale terminals and digital signage. Models with Intel Core i7 or Intel Core Ultra processors and 16 GB of memory suit heavier multitasking and data processing. The Treo Mini PC with an Intel N5095A suits basic tasks and light use. The Micro 6 Pro Mini PC with an ARM Cortex A55 processor suits embedded Linux applications that need low power.
Operating Systems
Thinvent mini PCs ship with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux, depending on the model.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs with Intel Core, Intel Celeron, AMD Ryzen and ARM processors. The Aero series has Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra processors with up to 16 GB of memory. The Treo series has Intel and AMD processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM processor with embedded Linux. Choose the model that matches your processor, memory and connectivity needs.
