Does a Thinvent Mini PC Have an Optical Out Port?
None of the Thinvent mini PCs listed on this page includes an optical (S/PDIF) audio output. The specifications for these models list no optical audio connector. For digital audio, the Thinvent range uses HDMI output on the mini PCs and the Micro 6 Pro. A buyer who needs an optical connection can connect an HDMI-to-optical audio converter, or use a separate audio device with optical input.
Key Specifications Across the Range
The Thinvent mini PC range covers Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, AMD Ryzen 5 processors, an Intel Celeron N5095A, and an ARM Cortex-A55 on the Micro 6 Pro. The models offer:
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Processor cores: 4 to 12, with boost clock speeds up to 5.0 GHz
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB (DDR4 or 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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Power: 5V, 12V or 19V adapters, depending on the model
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux
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Wireless: Dual Band WiFi on some models, no WiFi on others
Use Cases
Thinvent mini PCs suit office work, digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale systems, and light industrial control. The Aero series fits general office and business use. The Treo series fits compact deployments that need Ryzen or Celeron performance. The Micro 6 Pro fits embedded and Linux-based applications.
Comparison of Selected Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Clock | RAM | Storage | Wireless | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Thinvent Mini PCs With These Processors
Thinvent builds the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro mini PCs described above. Each model is available with the processor and memory configuration shown in the table, so buyers can match a model to their workload and connectivity needs.