Affordable Mini PCs for Budget Buyers
A mini PC is a small desktop computer that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. Low-cost mini PCs suit basic computing, kiosks, digital signage, light office work, and embedded control tasks. The Thinvent range includes two low-cost lines: the Micro 6 Pro, which uses an ARM processor, and the Treo, which uses an Intel processor. The two lines differ in processor type, memory, storage, and operating system.
Key Specifications
The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 1.9 GHz, and 1 MB of cache. It includes 4 GB of onboard RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage. It has one HDMI port, dual-antenna WiFi, and a 5V 2A adapter. It runs Thinux, an embedded Linux operating system.
The Treo uses an Intel Celeron N5095A processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz, and 4 MB of cache. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It has one HDMI port, a 12V 5A adapter, and no WiFi. Operating system options include Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Professional, and Windows 11 Pro.
Comparison
| Feature | Micro 6 Pro | Treo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex A55, 4 cores | Intel Celeron N5095A, 4 cores |
| Max frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 1 TB SSD |
| WiFi | Dual antenna | Not included |
| Operating system | Thinux (Linux) | Windows 11 |
Choosing Between the Two
Choose the Micro 6 Pro for a small, low-power device that runs embedded Linux and needs little storage. Choose the Treo for Windows software, larger storage, and more memory.
Thinvent Mini PCs with This Technology
Thinvent has the Micro 6 Pro with ARM Cortex A55 processing and the Treo with Intel Celeron N5095A processing. Both are available with optional HDMI to VGA cable, keyboard and mouse set, or VESA mount for Micro configurations. Treo models are offered with Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Professional, or Windows 11 Pro. Micro 6 Pro models run Thinux.
