Igel OS is a thin client operating system, and Raspberry Pi is a range of single-board computers that can run it. The facts we could confirm about Raspberry Pi are limited to its Compute Module range, so we compare the general Raspberry Pi approach with the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which is built for Igel OS workloads.
Igel OS Raspberry Pi vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Raspberry Pi (Igel OS) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 4 | 12 |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Igel OS | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is a mini PC with a 2.9 GHz N5095A or a 4.3 GHz Core Ultra 5 125U processor, and it is built as an Intel-based system with Dual LAN on the Core Ultra model.
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The Core Ultra 5 125U Aero has 12 cores and 32 GB DDR5 RAM, which gives more headroom for multiple sessions.
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Igel OS requires a minimum of 8 GB mass storage and a 64-bit dual-core CPU at 1.5 GHz or faster, and the Aero models meet these requirements.
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Thinvent Aero models include HDMI, VGA, USB 3.0 and front USB-C ports, and an RS485 option on the Core Ultra model.
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We could not confirm the Raspberry Pi's processor, memory or storage specifications for Igel OS, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Raspberry Pi if you want a low-cost single-board platform and are comfortable confirming its specifications for your Igel OS deployment. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a ready-built mini PC with Intel processors, expandable RAM and SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems including Igel-compatible Linux options.
