Mini PC Prices and What Affects Them
Mini PC prices depend mainly on the processor, memory, storage, and operating system. The Thinvent range covers Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and Core Ultra 5 processors, AMD Ryzen 5 processors, and an ARM Cortex A55 embedded model. Price rises with core count, clock speed, and memory size. Price falls with simpler processors and smaller storage. Operating system choice also changes the price, because Windows 11 Pro is licensed separately from Ubuntu Linux.
Key Specifications Across the Range
The Thinvent range includes the following configurations:
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Several models are available with or without WiFi. Dual Band WiFi and Dual Antenna WiFi options are offered on selected models. The Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U includes Dual LAN.
Choosing a Mini PC by Use Case
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Office work and light applications: Intel Core i3 or Treo models with the N5095A or Ryzen 5 7430U.
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Multitasking and business software: Intel Core i5 or i7 models with 16 GB RAM.
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Embedded, signage, and kiosk use: Micro 6 Pro with ARM Cortex A55 and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent manufactures the Aero Mini PC, Treo Mini PC, and Micro 6 Pro Mini PC. Each model is available in the processor and memory configurations listed above, so buyers can match the price to their workload.
