What Is a Mini Windows PC Stick?
A mini Windows PC stick is a very small computer that runs Windows 11 Professional. It is small enough to mount behind a monitor, fit under a desk, or sit inside a kiosk or control cabinet. Thinvent builds mini PCs in this compact form factor for business, retail, and industrial use. Each unit is a complete computer with a processor, memory, solid-state storage, and Windows installed, so it connects directly to a display and keyboard.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PC range includes several processor options:
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U: 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, dual LAN.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U: 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache, with 8GB or 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD options.
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Intel Core 5 120U: 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD.
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Intel Core i5-1240P: 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD.
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Intel Core i5-12450H (Aero Mini PC): 8 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Dual Band WiFi.
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Intel N5095A (Celeron): 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache, with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB or 512GB SSD.
Most models ship with 12V or 19V adapters, and selected models include Dual Band WiFi. Other models have no WiFi, so buyers who need wireless networking should select a Dual Band WiFi configuration.
Comparison of Processor Options
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory Options | WiFi |
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| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16GB DDR5 | No |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8GB / 16GB DDR4 | No / Dual Band |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16GB DDR4 | No |
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 8GB DDR4 | No |
| Intel Core i5-12450H | 8 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16GB DDR4 | Dual Band |
| Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB DDR4 | No / Dual Band |
Use Cases
Mini Windows PCs suit digital signage, point-of-sale terminals, reception and kiosk systems, meeting rooms, library and education workstations, and light office work. The Intel N5095A models suit basic office tasks and kiosks. The Core i5 and Ryzen 5 models suit multitasking, business applications, and multi-display setups.
Thinvent Mini PCs
The Thinvent range includes the Treo Mini PC and Aero Mini PC, with the processor, memory, storage, and WiFi options shown above. Buyers can choose a configuration that matches their performance and connectivity needs.
