What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built around a compact board, a processor, memory and storage. Mini PCs are smaller than tower desktops and use less power. They suit office work, digital signage, kiosks, edge computing and embedded control. Thinvent builds mini PCs with Intel, AMD and ARM processors.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs differ mainly in processor, memory, storage and networking. Intel Core processors in the Aero line provide 6 to 12 cores with boost clocks up to 5.0 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U in the Treo line has 6 cores with boost clocks up to 4.3 GHz and 16 MB of cache. The ARM Cortex A55 in the Micro 6 Pro has 4 cores at up to 1.9 GHz with 4 GB of onboard RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage. Memory options range from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage options range from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD.
Comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max clock | Memory | Storage | Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi |
Use cases
Choose an Intel Core i5 or i7 Aero model for multitasking, office applications and data analysis. Choose an AMD Ryzen 5 Treo model for general computing and productivity. Choose an Intel Celeron N5095A Treo model for light tasks and entry-level deployments. Choose the ARM-based Micro 6 Pro for embedded Linux control, signage and always-on devices with low power draw.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro lines. Aero models use Intel Core processors. Treo models use Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor. Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux are available depending on the model.
