What Is an HDMI PC Stick?
An HDMI PC stick is a small computer that plugs into an HDMI port on a display or TV. It runs a full operating system and connects to a monitor, projector or digital signage screen without a separate PC case. The HDMI PC stick category covers compact computers in a housing about the size of a mini PC, with HDMI output for video, USB ports for input devices and, on some models, Wi-Fi and dual LAN for network connections.
Key Specifications
Thinvent's mini PC and industrial PC range covers several processor families and memory configurations. Processors include Intel Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1240P, Core i7-1255U and Core 5 120U, plus Intel Celeron N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. Memory ranges from 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4. Storage options include 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB SSD. Operating system choices are Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value and Ubuntu Linux. Wi-Fi is available in Dual Band configurations, and some industrial models include Dual LAN.
Use Cases
HDMI PC sticks suit digital signage, kiosks, meeting room displays, point-of-sale screens and machine dashboards. Lower-power models with the Intel Celeron N5095A or the Core i3-1215U suit display-only tasks and light office work. Core i5 and Core i7 models suit multitasking, video playback and data processing. Industrial PC models suit factory floors and other environments where dust and heat are present.
Comparison of Thinvent Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | Wi-Fi | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 64 GB | 1 TB SSD | Dual Band | Ubuntu Linux |
Thinvent Mini PCs and Industrial PCs
Thinvent has HDMI-ready mini PCs and industrial PCs with a range of processors, memory sizes and operating systems. The Treo and Aero Mini PC lines suit office and display use. The IPC5 and IPC3 industrial PCs suit factory and kiosk deployments. Choose a model based on processor, memory, storage, network needs and operating system.
