Jetson Linux is the operating system used with NVIDIA's Jetson developer kits and modules. The Jetson range uses an ARM-architecture CPU, and NVIDIA's Jetson platform is designed for accelerating machine learning applications. Jetson Linux is a different kind of product from a general-purpose mini PC, so the closest Thinvent matches are ARM-based devices and Intel-based mini PCs that run Linux.
The closest Thinvent match on processor architecture is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor. For general Linux desktop use on an x86 platform, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A is the closest fit.
Jetson Linux vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro and Aero Mini PC
| Jetson Linux (NVIDIA Jetson) | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core CPU (Jetson Nano module) | ARM Cortex A55, 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz | Intel N5095A, 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz |
| Processor maker | ARM | ARM | Intel |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores (Jetson Nano) | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 (Jetson Nano) | 4 GB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC 5.1 (Jetson Nano) | 32 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Developer kit with module and carrier board | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Jetson Linux | Thinux Embedded Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS |
Specifications for the Jetson product shown are from the Jetson Nano module data sheet. We could not confirm the GPU configuration or wireless options for a specific Jetson kit from the facts we reviewed.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor, the same processor maker as the Jetson range.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD, where the Jetson Nano module has 4 GB of LPDDR4 and 16 GB of eMMC.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system, giving buyers more choice than a Linux-only platform.
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Jetson is built around NVIDIA's GPU and machine learning acceleration. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro and Aero Mini PC do not have a GPU listed in their product details.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is fanless, so it has no moving fan parts. The Jetson developer kit is intended for development and testing, not production use.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Jetson device when your project depends on NVIDIA's Jetson platform, the JetPack SDK, and NVIDIA's GPU-accelerated machine learning software. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro for a fanless ARM Linux mini PC, or the Thinvent Aero Mini PC for an Intel-based mini PC with a choice of operating systems and a larger SSD.
