What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage, and I/O ports in a body that is much smaller than a tower PC. Mini PCs are used for office work, digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale, edge computing, and space-limited desks.
Key Specifications
Thinvent Mini PCs use processors from Intel and AMD, and one model uses an ARM processor. The main specifications are:
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Processors: Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Core i7-1255U, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Celeron N5095A, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, and ARM Cortex A55.
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Cores: 4 to 12 cores, depending on the model.
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Maximum frequency: 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz.
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. Most 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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Wireless: Dual Band WiFi on some models. Other models have no WiFi.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Mini PC Comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | WiFi | OS |
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| Aero | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo | Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 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
Intel Core i5 and i7 models suit office productivity and multitasking. The AMD Ryzen 5 models suit general computing with Windows 11 Pro. The Celeron N5095A model suits light, low-cost tasks. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and edge applications that run Linux on a small, low-power board.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero, Treo, and Micro 6 Pro Mini PCs in the configurations described above. Choose an Aero model for Intel Core processors, a Treo model for AMD Ryzen or Celeron processors, and the Micro 6 Pro for ARM-based embedded Linux deployments.
