The Khadas VIM4 is a single-board computer (SBC) built around the Amlogic A311D2 SoC, with an octa-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, HDMI input and output, Wi-Fi 6 and an M.2 slot. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses a 4-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor with 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage, and runs Thinux embedded Linux. For Intel or AMD x86 mini PCs with larger memory options, the Thinvent Treo range is also worth considering.
Khadas VIM4 vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC and Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Khadas VIM4 | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Amlogic A311D2 | ARM Cortex-A55 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores (2.2GHz Cortex-A73 + 2.0GHz Cortex-A53) | 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB eMMC | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| HDMI | HDMI input and output | 1 HDMI | Not stated |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 | Dual-antenna Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi (model options) |
| Operating System | Not stated | Thinux embedded Linux | DOS |
Key differences
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Memory headroom: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U offers up to 64 GB RAM, against 8 GB on the VIM4.
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Storage: the Treo Mini PC provides SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB, while the VIM4 uses 32 GB eMMC.
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Processor performance: the Treo Mini PC's Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores at up to 4.3 GHz, a higher performance class than the VIM4's SoC.
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Form factor and I/O: the VIM4 includes HDMI input, which the listed Thinvent products do not state.
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Core count: the VIM4 has 8 cores, more than the 4-core Micro 6 Pro, though the Treo Mini PC offers 6 cores at higher clock speeds.
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Operating system: the Micro 6 Pro ships with Thinux embedded Linux, which suits Linux-based embedded deployments.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Khadas VIM4 for hobby projects, media playback and developer boards where HDMI input and an M.2 slot matter. Choose a Thinvent product for business and industrial deployments that need a compact, supported mini PC with more RAM and SSD storage, such as the Treo Mini PC.
