What Is a Portable Mini PC?
A portable mini PC is a small desktop computer that is light and compact enough to move between desks, rooms, and sites. It runs a full operating system and uses standard ports, so it works with the same monitors, keyboards, and peripherals as a full-size PC. Mini PCs suit offices, digital signage, kiosks, and home workstations where desk space is limited.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range uses processors from Intel and AMD, with memory and storage options to match different workloads:
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Processors: Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Core i7-1255U, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Celeron N5095A, and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U.
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. Models use DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC or 128 GB to 512 GB SSD.
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Networking: Dual Band WiFi on selected models, Dual LAN on others, and models with no WiFi.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Processor Comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | RAM | Storage |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC |
Use Cases
Choose a model based on the workload. The Intel Core i7 and Core 5 models suit multitasking, business applications, and multiple open windows. The AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core Ultra 5 models suit mixed office and light productivity tasks. The Intel Celeron N5095A and ARM-based Micro 6 Pro suit basic computing, kiosks, and embedded applications that need a low power draw.
Thinvent Mini PCs With These Features
The Thinvent range includes Aero Mini PCs, Treo Mini PCs, and the Micro 6 Pro Mini PC. Each model is available with the processor, memory, storage, networking, and operating system that fit your application.
