The CipherLab 9700 is an industrial mobile computer for warehousing, distribution centres and manufacturing, running Windows CE 6.0 R3. Thinvent's IPC1 Industrial PC is a fixed, fanless alternative that runs Windows 11 Pro and has larger memory and storage, though it is a desktop-form device rather than a handheld.
CipherLab 9700 vs Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC
| CipherLab 9700 | Thinvent IPC1 (Intel N5095A) | Thinvent IPC1 (AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) | |
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| Processor | TI OMAP 3730, 1 GHz | Intel Celeron N5095A | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR SDRAM | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB NAND flash, microSD up to 32 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Handheld mobile computer | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 R3 | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating systems the buyer can choose | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC1 with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U has up to 64 GB of RAM. The CipherLab 9700 has 512 MB of DDR SDRAM.
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Both Thinvent IPC1 models have a 2 TB SSD. The CipherLab 9700 has 4 GB of NAND flash with microSD expansion up to 32 GB.
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The Thinvent IPC1 runs Windows 11 Pro and can also run Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system. The CipherLab 9700 runs Windows CE 6.0 R3.
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The Thinvent IPC1 uses fanless passive cooling and an aluminium housing, with a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The CipherLab 9700 is a handheld device with a built-in battery, a barcode scanner, and an IP65 rating against dust and water splashes. The Thinvent IPC1 is a fixed unit with a VESA mount and no built-in battery, so it suits a fixed workstation rather than mobile scanning.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the CipherLab 9700 if your staff need a handheld device for scanning and mobile data capture on the warehouse floor. Choose a Thinvent IPC1 if you need a fixed industrial PC with more memory, larger storage and a Windows 11 or Linux operating system at a workstation, kiosk or machine interface.
