What is a Windows 10 PC stick?
A Windows 10 PC stick is a small computer that plugs into a display's HDMI port and runs the Windows operating system. Stick-form PCs are compact and draw little power. Buyers use them for digital signage, kiosks, light office work and embedded control.
The Thinvent range does not include Windows 10 PC sticks. Every Thinvent product on this page ships with Windows 11 Professional. The range covers mini PCs and industrial PCs built on Intel Core processors, which give more processing power and storage than a stick.
Key specifications
The products on this page use Intel Core 5 120U, Core i5-1335U and Core i7-1255U processors. Each has 10 cores and a cache of 12 MB. Maximum frequency ranges from 4.6 GHz to 5.0 GHz.
Memory options run from 8 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage options run from 128 GB to 2 TB SSD. All models use a 12V 7A power adapter. Some models include Dual Band WiFi, and others have no WiFi. Dual LAN is available on selected Core i7-1255U models.
Comparison of key configurations
| Model | Processor | RAM | Storage | Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treo Mini PC | Core 5 120U | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi |
| IPC5 | Core 5 120U | 8 GB | 2 TB SSD | No WiFi |
| IPC5 | Core i5-1335U | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Dual Band WiFi |
| IPC5 | Core i7-1255U | 64 GB | 2 TB SSD | Dual Band WiFi, Dual LAN |
Use cases
Thinvent mini PCs and industrial PCs suit tasks that need more performance than a stick has. Typical uses include factory automation, machine vision, point-of-sale terminals, digital signage players and office workstations. The IPC5 models suit industrial sites, and the Treo Mini PC suits desktop and back-office use.
Thinvent products with this technology
Thinvent has mini PCs and industrial PCs with Intel Core 5 120U, Core i5-1335U and Core i7-1255U processors. All run Windows 11 Professional. Choose the Treo Mini PC for compact desktop use, or the IPC5 for industrial deployments that need more memory, storage or Dual LAN.
