What is a professional mini PC?
A professional mini PC is a compact desktop computer built for business, office, kiosk and industrial work. It is small enough to mount behind a monitor or on a wall, and it runs the same tasks as a full-size desktop. Thinvent builds professional mini PCs on Intel and ARM processors, with 4 GB to 64 GB of memory and 32 GB to 512 GB of storage.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs in this range use the following processors:
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Intel Core i3-1215U and Core 5 120U: 6 and 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz.
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Intel Core i5-1335U: 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache.
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Intel N95 and N100: 4 cores, up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB cache.
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ARM Cortex A55: 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, 1 MB cache.
Memory options range from 4 GB to 64 GB. Storage is 32 GB to 512 GB of SSD, or 64 GB of eMMC on the Micro 6 Pro. Most models include a 12V power adapter. Some models include dual band or dual antenna WiFi, and others have no WiFi.
Choosing an operating system
Thinvent mini PCs ship with one of these operating systems:
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Windows 11 Pro for office software and business applications.
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Thinux Embedded Linux for kiosks and industrial control.
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Ubuntu Linux for developers and Linux-based workflows.
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DOS or no operating system for customers who install their own software.
Comparison of processors
| Processor | Cores | Max frequency | Cache | Typical use |
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| ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | Embedded and kiosk tasks |
| Intel N95 / N100 | 4 | 3.4 GHz | 6 MB | Light office and digital signage |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | Office and multitasking |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Business applications |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | Demanding business workloads |
Use cases
Professional mini PCs suit office desks, reception and information kiosks, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, meeting rooms and industrial control. Their small size saves space, and they draw less power than a standard desktop.
Thinvent mini PCs for professional use
Thinvent has Micro, Treo and Aero mini PCs with Intel and ARM processors. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and kiosk use. The Treo range suits light office and signage work. The Aero range suits business workloads with Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of memory.
