The Raspberry Pi computer is a small Linux-based board, and the Raspberry Pi 400 version is built into a compact keyboard. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores and 4 GB of RAM, and runs Thinvent Thinux Embedded Linux.
Raspberry Pi Computer vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro
| Raspberry Pi Computer | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM quad-core 64-bit | ARM Cortex A55, 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Ubuntu | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Wireless | Yes | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has a 32 GB eMMC storage module built in. We could not confirm the Raspberry Pi computer's storage.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is fanless and uses passive cooling. It has an aluminium housing and a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The Raspberry Pi computer can drive 2 displays. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has one HDMI output.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 1 USB 3.0 port, 1 USB 2.0 port and a microSD slot. It has a 100 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Raspberry Pi computer includes a 40-pin GPIO header. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro does not have a GPIO header.
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The Raspberry Pi computer runs Ubuntu. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro runs Thinux Embedded Linux, and that is the only operating system listed for it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Raspberry Pi computer for hobby projects, education, and GPIO-based electronics work. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro if you need a fanless ARM mini PC with on-board eMMC storage and a rugged aluminium housing for embedded Linux use.
