The OnLogic HX500 (Helix 500) is a fanless mini PC built on Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake Core processors, supporting up to 64 GB of RAM and dual SSDs. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core i5 processors with 12 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HX500 OnLogic vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| OnLogic HX500 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Comet Lake Core i3/i5/i7/i9 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 (processor dependent) | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 slots (NVMe PCIe x1/SATA) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Fanless mini PC, 154 x 50.8 x 210 mm | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
| Ethernet | 2 Gb LAN ports | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo systems offer up to 12 cores on the Intel Core i5-1240P and Core Ultra 5 125U, compared with up to 10 cores on the HX500.
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Thinvent Treo systems support up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the HX500 lists dual M.2 2280 slots without a stated capacity maximum.
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Both systems support up to 64 GB of RAM, so memory capacity is equal.
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The HX500 is documented as fanless, with an operating temperature range of 0-50°C and wide 12-24V power input. These specifications are not stated for the Thinvent Treo range.
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Thinvent Treo systems are offered with optional Dual Band WiFi, while the HX500 wireless options are not stated.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the OnLogic HX500 if a fanless design, wide-input 12-24V power and an operating temperature range of 0-50°C are your priorities for edge deployments. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher core counts, larger SSD capacity and a choice of Intel Core i5 or Core Ultra 5 processors.
