Industrial Rpi

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 is a compact system-on-module built on the Raspberry Pi 4's BCM2711 ARM processor, intended for custom carrier board designs. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses an ARM processor and is fanless. For a lower-power ARM thin client, the Thinvent Micro 5R is also a close alternative.

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 vs Thinvent ARM Products

Key differences

• The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is a complete mini PC with HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, microSD and Ethernet ports, so it runs without a custom carrier board.

• The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage, and the Thinvent Micro 5R has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC storage.

• Both Thinvent products are fanless and rated for 0°C to 40°C operation, with 20% to 80% RH non-condensing humidity.

• The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has dual antenna Wi-Fi with dual band support.

• The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 is designed for buyers who want to build their own carrier board and choose only the features they need. We could not confirm its RAM, storage and operating system options from the facts available to us.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 if you are designing a custom carrier board around a system-on-module. Choose a Thinvent ARM product if you need a ready-to-use fanless unit with Thinux™ Embedded Linux, standard ports and a defined operating temperature range.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, ARM Cortex A55

• Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, ARM Cortex A53