The Odroid C4 is a single board computer with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor and a Mali-G31 GPU, built on the 64-bit ARM architecture. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor and offers 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. For a higher-performance option with Intel or AMD processors, the Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PC lines are also available.
Odroid C4 vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Feature | Odroid C4 | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A55 with Mali-G31 GPU | ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Max Frequency | 2.0 GHz | Up to 1.9 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 1 MB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 32GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Single board computer | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual antenna, dual band Wi-Fi |
| HDMI | Not stated | 1 |
| Operating System | Not stated | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC is a complete mini PC with an enclosure, 32GB eMMC storage and dual antenna, dual band Wi-Fi, while the Odroid C4 is a bare single board computer.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro ships with Thinux Embedded Linux pre-installed and includes a 5V 2A adapter.
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The Odroid C4 is built around a Cortex-A55 cluster that runs at 2.0 GHz without thermal throttling using the stock heat sink, giving it a slightly higher clock speed than the Micro 6 Pro's 1.9 GHz.
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For business and multi-user workloads that need more memory and faster processors, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line offers configurations with Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, up to 64GB RAM and up to 2TB SSD storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Odroid C4 if you are a developer or hobbyist who wants a bare single board computer for custom projects. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you need a ready-to-deploy compact PC with built-in Wi-Fi and a pre-installed embedded Linux operating system. For larger business deployments, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line provides higher memory and storage ranges.
