The Orange Pi PC is an open-source single-board computer with an ARM processor and 1 GB of LPDDR3 memory. It can run Android, Ubuntu and Debian. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses an ARM processor with 4 cores and runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Its chip is the Amlogic S905X3.
Orange Pi PC vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Orange Pi PC | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Allwinner H3 | Amlogic S905X3 (ARM Cortex-A55) |
| Cores/Threads | Quad-core Cortex-A7 | 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 4 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Android, Ubuntu, Debian | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 4 GB of RAM, while the Orange Pi PC has 1 GB.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro ships in an aluminium housing with fanless passive cooling.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro includes dual-antenna dual-band Wi-Fi and 100 Mbps Ethernet, along with HDMI, two USB ports and a microSD slot.
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The Orange Pi PC supports Android and Debian, which the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro does not. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Orange Pi PC is a bare single-board computer. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is a mini PC with a housing, a 5V 2A adapter and a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Orange Pi PC if you want a bare board for maker projects and need Android or Debian. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you want an ARM mini PC with more memory, fanless cooling and a finished housing for embedded Linux deployments.
