What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It includes a processor, memory, storage, and ports in a body that is much smaller than a tower PC. Mini PCs are used where space is limited, where power use must be low, or where a system must sit behind a monitor, on a wall mount, or inside a kiosk.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs are built on several processor families. The range covers Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, Intel Celeron, AMD Ryzen 5 and ARM Cortex-A55 processors. Core counts run from 4 to 12, and maximum clock speeds run from 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz. Memory options are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM. Storage is 32 GB eMMC or 128 GB to 512 GB SSD. Power adapters are 5V, 12V and 19V, so units can match a wide range of power sources.
Connectivity and operating systems
Connectivity options vary by model. Some units include Dual Band WiFi or Dual Antenna WiFi, and others have no WiFi, so the buyer can add a network link as needed. Dual LAN is available on selected Aero models. Operating system choices include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Comparison
| Model family | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | RAM | Storage | Operating system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 | 256 or 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use cases
Aero mini PCs suit office work, point-of-sale, digital signage and general business computing. Treo mini PCs suit light office use and Linux-based systems. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and industrial tasks that need low power and a small footprint.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro families, with Intel, AMD and ARM processors, 4 GB to 16 GB memory, eMMC or SSD storage, and Windows or Linux operating systems. Buyers can select a configuration to match their workload, power source and connectivity needs.
