What Is an Expandable Mini PC?
An expandable mini PC is a small-form-factor computer that lets you add memory, storage, or connectivity after purchase. The Thinvent Aero and Treo mini PCs in this range are compact desktop systems built around Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. Each model is sized to sit on a desk or mount behind a monitor, and each runs a full desktop operating system.
Thinvent mini PCs use standard DDR4 and DDR5 memory and SSD storage. Buyers can choose their memory and storage capacity at purchase, and the listed systems range from 4GB to 16GB of RAM and from 128GB to 512GB of SSD storage. Models with Dual LAN provide two wired network ports, and models with Dual Band WiFi connect to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
Key Specifications
The range covers four processor families and several performance levels:
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | WiFi | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero (i3-1215U) | Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None or Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero (i5-1335U) | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (i7-1255U) | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (Core 5 120U) | Intel Core 5 (14th Gen) | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (Ultra 5 125U) | Intel Core Ultra 5 (14th Gen) | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo (Ryzen 5 7430U) | AMD Ryzen 5 (7000 Series) | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 | 256 or 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo (N5095A) | Intel Celeron (11th Gen) | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
Use Cases
Expandable mini PCs suit offices, point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, digital signage controllers, and lab workstations. Buyers who need more processing power for multitasking or light content work can select the Core i5, i7, or Ryzen 5 models. Buyers with fixed, low-demand tasks can choose the Celeron-based Treo model.
Two processor options are not in this range. The range does not include ARM processors or the Micro 6 Pro. The Thinvent range has the Aero and Treo lines, which use Intel and AMD processors.
Thinvent Mini PCs for Expandable Computing
Thinvent has the Aero and Treo mini PC lines with Intel Core, Intel Core Ultra, Intel Celeron, and AMD Ryzen processors. Choose the Aero line for Intel Core and Core Ultra performance, or the Treo line for AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Celeron systems. Select Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux, and choose WiFi or Dual LAN connectivity to match your network.
