IGEL is a software platform, IGEL OS, that runs on a range of compatible endpoint devices. The IGEL OS 12 knowledge base lists supported hardware with minimum requirements such as a 64-bit dual-core CPU at 1.5 GHz or higher and at least 8 GB of mass storage. Thinvent builds thin clients, mini PCs and industrial PCs with preinstalled operating systems, so buyers who want a ready-to-deploy endpoint can choose from the options below.
IGEL OS-Compatible Requirements vs Thinvent Thin Clients and Mini PCs
| Feature | IGEL OS 12 minimum requirement | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit-capable, dual core or more | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron J1900 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Dual core or more | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Minimum 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB to 256 GB | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Thin client | Thin client | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Operating System | IGEL OS 12 | Thinux embedded Linux | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, far beyond the 8 GB minimum storage listed for IGEL OS 12.
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The Treo Mini PC range covers Intel Celeron, Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, plus AMD Ryzen 5, so buyers can match performance to workload.
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The Micro 5R thin client includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with an ARM processor, a fit for compact, low-power deployments.
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The Neo S thin client uses an Intel J1900 processor with 4 cores up to 2.4 GHz and offers 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM.
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Trade-off: IGEL OS is a software platform that can run on many third-party devices, while Thinvent products are complete hardware with their own operating system choices, so buyers who need IGEL OS specifically should confirm compatibility for the model they choose.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an IGEL OS-compatible device if you already run IGEL's management suite and want to repurpose existing hardware. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a more powerful, higher-memory endpoint, or the Micro 5R or Neo S thin client for compact, cost-focused desktop deployments.
