The Getac S410 is a 14-inch rugged laptop built on 11th Generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, with 8 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe NVMe storage. For a fixed-industrial alternative with a comparable Intel Core class, the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 is the closest match, offering Intel Core i5 and i7 processors from the 12th to 14th Generation with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Getac S410 vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5
| Getac S410 (G4) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1235U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-1115G4 to i7-1185G7 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 14-inch rugged laptop | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating temperature | -29°C to 63°C | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 is offered with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which has 12 cores, against the Getac S410's Intel Core i7-1185G7 at its top configuration.
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The Thinvent IPC5 is available with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the Getac S410's maximum memory and storage options.
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The Getac S410 is a 14-inch rugged laptop with a sunlight-readable display, optional multi-touch, and a Windows Hello camera option. The Thinvent IPC5 is a compact industrial PC designed for fixed installation.
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The Getac S410 offers an operating temperature range of -29°C to 63°C, a figure not stated for the Thinvent IPC5.
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The Getac S410 ships with Windows 11 Pro, while the Thinvent IPC5 configurations listed here run DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Getac S410 if you need a portable rugged laptop with a built-in display, touchscreen and battery for field work. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 if you need a fixed or panel-mounted industrial computer with a choice of Intel Core processors up to 14th Generation for automation and control systems.
