What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a small, low-power computer that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. It runs a full operating system, connects to a display, keyboard and mouse, and performs everyday computing tasks. Mini PCs suit digital signage, kiosks, office desks, machine control, and embedded projects where space and power use are limited.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use two processor families. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 1.9 GHz and 1 MB of cache. It includes 4 GB of onboard RAM, 32 GB of eMMC storage, dual antenna WiFi and one HDMI output. It runs Thinux, an embedded Linux system.
The Treo uses an Intel N5095A processor from the 11th generation Celeron series. It has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz and 4 MB of cache. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro and includes a 12V 5A power adapter. It does not include WiFi.
Comparison
| Feature | Micro 6 Pro | Treo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A55 | Intel N5095A (Celeron) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Max frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 1 TB SSD |
| WiFi | Dual antenna | Not included |
| Operating system | Thinux (Embedded Linux) | Windows 11 IoT or Pro |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
Use Cases
The Micro 6 Pro suits low-power, single-purpose tasks such as digital signage, kiosk displays and embedded Linux projects. Its WiFi and VESA mount option help fit it behind displays.
The Treo suits tasks that need more memory and storage, such as point-of-sale terminals, office desktops and industrial applications that run Windows software.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs with ARM and Intel processors. The Micro 6 Pro and the Treo are available with an optional Thinvent keyboard and mouse set, and the Micro 6 Pro is also available with a VESA mount and an HDMI to VGA cable.
