The Getac X600 Pro is a fully rugged 15.6-inch laptop with 11th Generation Intel Core i5 vPro and i7 vPro processor options. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC, which uses an Intel Core i5 processor in a fanless, compact housing. The IPC5 is a desktop-style industrial PC with no built-in display, so it suits buyers who need a fixed computing unit rather than a portable rugged laptop.
Getac X600 Pro vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Getac X600 Pro | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5 14th 125U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-11500HE vPro (i7 and Xeon options also available) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 standard; up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD standard; up to 2 TB, plus two optional additional drives | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Fully rugged laptop, 15.6-inch display | Industrial PC, fanless, 197 × 210 × 65 mm | Industrial PC, fanless, 197 × 210 × 65 mm |
| 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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The Getac X600 Pro has a built-in 15.6-inch FHD display with 1,000-nit sunlight-readable LumiBond technology. The Thinvent IPC5 has no built-in display, and it has an HDMI and VGA output for an external monitor.
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The Getac X600 Pro supports up to 128 GB of RAM, while the Thinvent IPC5 supports up to 64 GB with the i5-1240P and up to 32 GB with the Core Ultra 5 125U.
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The Thinvent IPC5 is fanless with passive cooling and an operating range of 0°C to 50°C. The Getac X600 Pro has a laptop cooling system and a battery.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has two Ethernet ports, two RS232 serial ports and an RS485 option. The Getac X600 Pro has a Smart card reader, Thunderbolt 4 and a Kensington lock.
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The Getac X600 Pro has a touchscreen option and a keyboard. The Thinvent IPC5 has no keyboard, screen or battery.
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The Getac X600 Pro has optional NVIDIA discrete graphics. The Thinvent IPC5 uses integrated graphics.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Getac X600 Pro if you need a portable, rugged laptop with a built-in display, battery power and a Smart card reader for field use. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need a fixed, fanless industrial PC with serial and dual Ethernet connectivity that runs on a monitor you already have. Both systems run Windows 11 Pro.
