What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built on a compact board and sold as a complete unit. It runs a full operating system such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux, and it connects to a monitor, keyboard and mouse like a standard desktop. Mini PCs take up little desk or rack space, which makes them suitable for offices, kiosks, digital signage, labs and industrial sites.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs differ mainly in processor, memory, storage and networking. The range includes three processor families:
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Intel Core processors in Aero models, from the Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) to the Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz).
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors (6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache) in Treo models.
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ARM Cortex-A55 processors (4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz) in the Micro 6 Pro, which runs Thinux embedded Linux.
Memory ranges from 4 GB to 16 GB, and storage ranges from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD. Power adapters run at 5V, 12V or 19V depending on the model.
Comparison of Thinvent mini PCs
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | OS |
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| Aero (i3-1215U) | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (Core 5 120U) | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (i5-1335U) | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (i7-1255U) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero (Ultra 5 125U) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo (N5095A) | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo (Ryzen 5 7430U) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8–16 GB DDR4 | 256–512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use cases
Higher-core Intel Core and AMD Ryzen models suit office productivity, multitasking, point-of-sale terminals and light content work. The Intel N5095A Treo model suits basic tasks, signage and entry-level kiosks. The ARM-based Micro 6 Pro suits embedded control, digital signage and always-on devices with low power draw. Models with Dual Band WiFi suit wireless deployments, and models with Dual LAN suit networked systems that need two wired connections.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro lines, with Intel, AMD and ARM processors, Windows 11 Pro or Linux operating systems, and configurations from 4 GB to 16 GB of memory.
