OnLogic Helix vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC

The OnLogic Helix is a fanless industrial edge computer that uses Intel Core i7 processors in a compact form factor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U. It is also fanless, uses passive cooling, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the Helix's maximum RAM in the facts we hold.

OnLogic Helix vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC

Key differences

• The Thinvent IPC5 with Core i7-1255U has the same i7 processor series as the Helix. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM.

• The Thinvent IPC5 with Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against 10 in the i7-1255U model.

• Both Thinvent models are fanless, use passive cooling, and operate from 0°C to 50°C.

• Thinvent IPC5 models include two front serial ports (DB9 RS232) and an optional RS485 port, for serial device connections.

• Thinvent IPC5 models have dual Gigabit LAN ports and support Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, and DOS.

• The Helix supports up to four displays. The Thinvent IPC5 has one HDMI and one VGA output.

• We could not confirm the Helix's core count, storage capacity or operating system options, so those cells are left as they appear above.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the OnLogic Helix if you need up to four display outputs or the 12th Gen Helix 511 processor configuration. Choose a Thinvent IPC5 if you need a fanless industrial PC with up to 64 GB RAM, dual LAN, serial ports, and a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC, Intel Core i7-1255U

• Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U