InHand Networks makes industrial gateways such as the IG902 and VG710, which are built around ARM processors and edge software. The IG902 is listed with an ARM Cortex-A8 at 1 GHz, 1 GB DDR3 RAM and 8 GB eMMC, and the IG502 with an ARM Cortex-A8 at 600 MHz, 512 MB RAM and 8 GB eMMC. For buyers who need a general-purpose industrial mini PC with more processing headroom, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC series, which offers Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD.
InHand Gateway vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| InHand IG902 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8, 1 GHz | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC | Up to 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial gateway, rugged fanless design | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Optional Wi-Fi, GPS | Dual Band Wi-Fi (also available without Wi-Fi) | Dual Band Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer far more memory, with up to 64 GB RAM against the IG902's 1 GB DDR3, which suits heavier data processing workloads.
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Storage on the Treo models reaches 2 TB SSD, compared with 8 GB eMMC on the IG902, giving much more room for applications and logs.
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The Core Ultra 5 125U model provides 12 cores, while the IG902 is listed with a single ARM Cortex-A8 processor at 1 GHz.
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The IG902 is designed as a gateway, with protocol support such as Modbus and OPC UA, serial and digital I/O interfaces, and a fanless design, features that the Treo Mini PC does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an InHand gateway such as the IG902 if your priority is protocol conversion, serial and digital I/O, and a fanless design for field connectivity. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a general-purpose industrial computer with greater processing power, memory and storage for local applications, data handling or visualisation.
