A mini computer tower is a compact desktop PC that fits in a small space. Thinvent builds mini PCs in several housings, with Intel, AMD and ARM processors. Each model has a fixed processor, memory and storage, and the buyer chooses one of these configurations.
The Thinvent range covers office, general computing and embedded use. Processors range from the Intel Celeron N5095A to the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. The Aero series uses Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th generation, with up to 12 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz. The Treo series uses AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and Intel N5095A processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores.
Memory options are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB. The Aero Intel Core Ultra 5 model uses 16 GB DDR5 memory. Storage is 32 GB eMMC on the Micro 6 Pro, and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the other models. Power adapters are 12V, 19V or 5V, depending on the model.
Mini Computer Tower Comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | Wi-Fi | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No / Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro / Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
Office and business users can use the Aero models with Windows 11 Pro. Developers and Linux users can use the Ubuntu Linux models. Digital signage, kiosks and embedded control use the Micro 6 Pro with its HDMI output and Thinux operating system.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro mini PCs described above. Each model is listed with its processor, memory, storage and operating system.
