The NVIDIA Jetson is an ARM-based computer module built around an NVIDIA Tegra processor, designed for machine learning and embedded workloads. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which uses the same Amlogic S905X3 chip family and an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores. Thinvent also has the Micro 5R Thin Client, which is an ARM-based option with 4 cores and Wi-Fi 6.
Jetson vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC and Micro 5R Thin Client
| NVIDIA Jetson Nano | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | NVIDIA Tegra X1 series SoC with ARM quad-core Cortex-A57 CPU | Amlogic S905X3, ARM Cortex A55 | Rockchip RK3528, ARM Cortex A53 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC 5.1 | 32 GB eMMC | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Module | Mini PC | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC has 32 GB of eMMC storage, against the 16 GB stated for the Jetson.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC uses the same Amlogic S905X3 chip family as the searched configuration, with four ARM cores.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC has an HDMI output, a Fast Ethernet port (100 Mbps), a microSD slot and dual antenna Wi-Fi in a fanless housing.
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The Jetson has 4 GB of LPDDR4 memory, the same as the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, and we could not confirm the Jetson's wireless or operating system options.
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The Jetson includes an NVIDIA Maxwell GPU, which the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC does not have. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC has a 1 MB processor cache and a Cortex A55 CPU.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Jetson if your workload depends on the NVIDIA Maxwell GPU and CUDA-based machine learning on an ARM module. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you need a fanless ARM mini PC with 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, dual band Wi-Fi and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you need a fanless ARM thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.
