A Chromebox is a small desktop computer that runs ChromeOS, Google's operating system built around web applications. Chromeboxes rely heavily on an Internet connection for software functionality and data storage. The connection can be wireless or made through an Ethernet port on a local area network.
The Thinvent range does not include ChromeOS or a Chromebox model. Thinvent mini PCs and industrial PCs run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, or Ubuntu Linux. The Micro 5R thin client runs Thinux, an embedded Linux system.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs and industrial PCs use Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. Memory ranges from 4 GB to 32 GB, and storage is solid-state (SSD) from 128 GB to 1 TB. Several models include Dual Band WiFi, while others have no WiFi. The IPC5 with the Core i7-1255U includes Dual LAN.
Comparison of Thinvent Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
Use Cases
Thinvent mini PCs suit office, retail, and kiosk deployments that need a compact desktop. Industrial PCs suit factory floors and other sites that need fixed, dependable computing. The Micro 5R thin client suits environments that run applications from a central server.
Thinvent Products for Desktop and Industrial Use
The Thinvent range covers mini PCs, industrial PCs, and a thin client. Use the table above to compare processors, memory, and storage across the range.
