The Orico Industrial 30 Ports USB2.0 Hub (IH30P) is a USB 2.0 hub with 30 ports, rated at 300W of independent power, that can support 30 USB devices. It is a peripheral hub, not a computer. Thinvent makes industrial PCs that run a full operating system, so the closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC for buyers who need a rugged computer at a machine or control station.
Orico Industrial USB Hub vs Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC
| Orico Industrial 30 Ports USB2.0 Hub (IH30P) | Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC, Intel i3 12th 1215U | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | USB 2.0 hub | Fanless industrial PC |
| Ports | 30 USB 2.0 ports | USB 3.0, Front USB 2.0, Front USB C, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, audio |
| Power | 300W independent power | 12V 5A adapter |
| Processor | Not applicable | Intel Core i3 12th 1215U, 6 cores |
| RAM | Not applicable | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not applicable | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Hub | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not applicable | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Not applicable | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (this SKU) or No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Orico hub adds USB ports to a host computer. The Thinvent IPC3 is a computer that runs its own operating system.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which a USB hub does not have.
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The Thinvent IPC3 is fanless, with a processor from the Intel 12th Gen range, and can be chosen with Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Orico hub has 30 USB 2.0 ports in one unit. The Thinvent IPC3 has four front USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports, with HDMI, VGA and Ethernet.
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The Orico hub is the stronger choice when the requirement is simply many USB device connections to an existing computer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Orico Industrial 30 Ports USB2.0 Hub if you already have a computer and need to connect many USB 2.0 devices to it. Choose the Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC if you need a computer for a machine, line or control station that runs its own operating system, with fanless operation and a choice of operating systems.
