What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer built in a small chassis. It includes a processor, memory, storage, and I/O ports in a unit that is far smaller than a tower PC. Mini PCs are used for office work, digital signage, kiosks, edge computing, and embedded control.
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD, and ARM. Intel Core processors in the Aero series range from the Core i3-1215U to the Core Ultra 5 125U. The Treo series uses the Intel N5095A and the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor. Each model is sold with a fixed amount of RAM and storage, and a matching power adapter.
Key specifications
Processor core count, maximum frequency, and cache size set the compute capacity of each mini PC. Memory and storage set how many applications and files the system can handle at once.
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Core count: 4 to 12 cores, depending on the model.
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Maximum frequency: 1.9 GHz (ARM Cortex-A55) to 5.0 GHz (Core 5 120U).
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. Aero models use DDR4, and the Ultra 5 model uses DDR5.
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC on the Micro 6 Pro, and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the other models.
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Networking: Dual Band WiFi is available on some models. Dual LAN is available on the Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U models.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Mini PC comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | RAM | Storage | WiFi | OS |
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| Aero | Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo | Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use cases
Mini PCs suit office and business desktops where space is limited. The Aero Core i5 and i7 models handle multitasking and business applications. The Treo Ryzen 5 model suits general computing with graphics-capable AMD processing. The Treo N5095A model suits light office tasks and kiosk use. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded control, signage, and edge devices that run Linux.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo, and Micro 6 Pro lines. Choose an Aero model for Intel Core performance, a Treo model for AMD Ryzen or entry-level Intel Celeron-class computing, and the Micro 6 Pro for compact ARM-based embedded systems.
