The Khadas VIM1S is a credit-card sized ARM single board computer built around the Amlogic S905Y4 processor, with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC storage and Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which uses the same Amlogic family of chip (S905X3) with 4 cores, 4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage, in a fanless aluminium housing.
Khadas VIM1S vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Khadas VIM1S | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Amlogic S905Y4 (ARM Cortex-A35) | Amlogic S905X3 (ARM Cortex A55) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 16 GB (eMMC) | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Single board computer | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Ubuntu, Android | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Displays | 1 | 1 (HDMI) |
| Ethernet | 1 port (10/100M) | 1 port (100 Mbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has up to 4 GB RAM, twice the 2 GB maximum of the VIM1S.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 32 GB eMMC storage, against the 16 GB maximum of the VIM1S.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses the Amlogic S905X3 chip, the same chip family as the VIM1S's S905Y4 in the same ARM class.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is a fanless Mini PC with a 5V 2A adapter, and comes with dual antenna Wi-Fi.
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The Khadas VIM1S has a 40-pin header, a 30-pin FPC connector and a fan header, so it suits custom board-level development. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports and a microSD slot, and is supplied as a finished unit.
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The Khadas VIM1S can run Android as well as Ubuntu. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Khadas VIM1S if you are building a custom board project and need its header and expansion connectors. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you need a finished, fanless Mini PC with more RAM and storage, and a Linux system ready to deploy.
