Mootek Technologies makes industrial PCs built on Intel Core i5 processors, with two Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. It also uses an Intel Core i5 processor, has two Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi and two display outputs, and it is fanless.
Mootek Industrial PC vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Mootek Industrial PC | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core 5 120U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | 2 | 2 (HDMI and VGA) | 2 (HDMI x2 and VGA is 1 display output, plus VGA) |
| Thermal Design | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P is fanless and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the maximum RAM of the Mootek unit.
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Both Thinvent IPC5 SKUs have two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and a 2 TB SSD option, matching the Mootek unit's two Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has a 2 TB SSD maximum and a choice of five operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C and a fanless aluminium housing rated for 20% to 80% RH.
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Mootek states it can customise I/O ports, SSD, memory and Wi-Fi to OEM requirements. We could not confirm the equivalent customisation options for the Thinvent IPC5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need a fanless industrial PC with a larger RAM maximum, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core 5 120U if you need the same form factor with 8 GB of RAM and a 5 GHz maximum boost clock.