The Kontron PC search is most often about embedded and industrial computing. The facts available for Kontron describe a 3.5-inch single board computer with an Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor, up to 16 GB DDR4, dual GbE LAN and a 12-24V DC input, as well as a Box PC with Intel Q670E chipset, up to 64 GB DDR5 and NVMe storage up to 1 TB. The closest Thinvent match for a rugged, embedded-style computer is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1, which offers Intel and AMD processor options with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB.
Kontron PC vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1
| Feature | Kontron 3.5" SBC-AML | Kontron Box PC (14/13th Gen) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N5105 | Not stated | Intel Celeron N5095A to AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores (quad-core) | Not stated | 4 to 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 slots | Up to 1 TB NVMe | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 3.5" SBC, 146×102 mm | Embedded Box PC | Industrial PC |
| Power Input | 12-24V DC | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC1 supports RAM up to 64 GB, compared with up to 16 GB on the Kontron 3.5" SBC-AML.
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Thinvent IPC1 offers storage up to 2 TB, higher than the 1 TB NVMe stated for the Kontron Box PC.
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Thinvent IPC1 is available with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, with six cores.
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The Kontron 3.5" SBC-AML is a bare single board computer with triple display output and wide 12-24V DC input, suited to compact HMI and control nodes.
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The Kontron Box PC uses the Intel Q670E chipset and DDR5 memory, suited to high-performance embedded systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Kontron single board computer if you are building a compact HMI, building automation or control node around a board-level design. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 if you need a complete, ready-to-use industrial computer with more memory and storage headroom and a choice of Intel or AMD processors.