The OnLogic HX500 (Helix 500) is a fanless mini PC built around Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake Core processing. It supports up to 64 GB of RAM and dual SSDs. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD. The two products differ in processor generation and cooling design, and the Treo is available with several Windows and Linux options.
Onlogic HX500 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Onlogic HX500 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Dual Band WiFi) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake Core i3/i5/i7/i9 | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (DDR4) |
| Storage | Dual SSDs (NVMe options) | 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) | 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fan-cooled (no fanless option in this SKU) | Fan-cooled |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| 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) |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Shop the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P: https://www.thinvent.in/p/Treo-i5_12l-32_32-m2048-12_7-X-11P-0
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P, with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz, a newer processor generation than the 10th Gen Comet Lake in the HX500.
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM. The Treo has a 2 TB SSD in a single M.2 slot.
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The Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band in the Dual Band WiFi SKU. We could not confirm the HX500's wireless options.
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The Treo includes two Ethernet ports (dual LAN) and a VESA mount.
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The HX500 is fanless, a design the Treo does not offer. Choose the HX500 if the absence of fan noise and moving parts is the priority.
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The Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS, so buyers can pick the software that suits the project.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the OnLogic HX500 if a fanless, silent design is the main requirement. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer 12th Gen Intel processor, dual LAN ports, Wi-Fi, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
