{"id":16633,"date":"2025-03-11T10:29:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/brick-pro-between-robustness-and-flexibility\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T11:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:32:07","slug":"brick-pro-between-robustness-and-flexibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/brick-pro-between-robustness-and-flexibility\/","title":{"rendered":"BRICK Pro &#8211; between robustness and flexibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One device &#8211; two worlds: BRICK &amp; RUGGED<\/h2>\n\n<p>The BRICK Pro is designed to fit harmoniously between two product categories:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The largest BRICK:<\/span> It combines the compact design and versatility of the BRICK series, which is known for its flexible applications in offices, retail and <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/mini-pcs-by-application\/digital-signage-pcs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"673\">digital signage<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The smallest RUGGED<\/span>: At the same time, it inherits the robustness and connectivity of the spo-comm RUGGED PCs, which are convincing in extreme environments and <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/mini-pcs-by-application\/industrial-pcs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"679\">industrial applications<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>This combination makes it the ideal all-rounder that works reliably in both stable and demanding environments.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key facts of the BRICK Pro<\/h2>\n\n<p>The outstanding features of this mini PC can be seen in several areas:<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Robust metal housing<\/span>: Developed for continuous operation in industrial environments, the robust housing offers optimum protection against external influences.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wide range of connection options<\/span>: The BRICK Pro is equipped for almost any peripheral, making it ideal for digital signage, kiosk solutions and <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/service\/windows-iot\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"816\">IoT applications<\/a>. In addition to 4 HDMI 2.0 ports, 4 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, 4 COM ports and a total of 8 USB ports are available. <\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Powerful processor<\/span>: A balanced combination of computing power and <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/energy-efficiency-and-sustainability\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13702\">energy efficiency <\/a>ensures smooth operation, even for demanding tasks. It is equipped with an Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5-1335UE processor. <\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Compact, space-saving design<\/span>: Despite its robust features, it remains compact with dimensions of 65 x 215 x 155 mm (HxWxD) and can be easily integrated into a wide range of applications.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fanless cooling<\/span>: Thanks to the use of a fanless cooling system with cooling fins on the top and sides of the housing, this spo-comm Mini-PC is ideal for dusty or vibration-prone environments.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"14823\" src=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Front panel of the BRICK Pro\" class=\"wp-image-14823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"14859\" src=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Back panel of the BRICK Pro\" class=\"wp-image-14859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences and similarities at a glance<\/h2>\n\n<p>A closer look at the differences and similarities between the two series mentioned illustrates the special features of the BRICK Pro:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BRICK series<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BRICK Pro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RUGGED series<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td>Compact<\/td><td>Medium size<\/td><td>Larger &amp; more robust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Housing material<\/strong><\/td><td>Robust metal housing<\/td><td>Robust metal housing<\/td><td>Robust metal housing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td><td>Solid performance<\/td><td>Powerful and energy-efficient<\/td><td>High performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Variety of connections<\/strong><\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Very good<\/td><td>Often flexibly expandable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Areas of application<\/strong><\/td><td>Office, retail, digital signage, IoT<\/td><td>Industry, Digital Signage, IoT<\/td><td>Industrial environments, outdoor, IoT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The device stands out here as the link between the two series and creates an optimum balance between compact design and robustness.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application areas of the BRICK Pro<\/h2>\n\n<p>It is versatile, which makes it interesting for various areas and target groups:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Industrial control systems<\/span>: Ideal for continuous operation in machine control systems thanks to the stable hardware, numerous COM ports and fanless cooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Digital signage &amp; kiosk systems<\/span>: With its video outputs and high computing power, it enables smooth presentation on multiple displays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IoT and smart applications<\/span>: The extensive range of connections and reliable operation make it the perfect partner for edge computing solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harsh environments<\/span>: The robust housing and fanless technology ensure trouble-free operation even in dusty or high vibration areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONCLUSION: The BRICK Pro is the ideal all-rounder for industrial applications<\/h2>\n\n<p>Our BRICK Pro fills the gap between the <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/kategorie\/brick-en\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"53\">BRICK series<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/kategorie\/rugged-en\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"52\">RUGGED series<\/a> by combining the compact, flexible features of the spo-comm BRICK PCs with the robustness and high connectivity of the RUGGED series.<\/p>\n\n<p>It offers an optimal solution for users who are looking for a robust, powerful yet space-saving mini PC. Whether in industry, digital signage or the IoT &#8211; it sets new standards and impresses with its versatility. <\/p>\n\n<p>Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/blog\/products\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1072\">BRICK Pro<\/a> and discover how this mini PC can optimally support your applications. If you have any questions about this or other spo-comm products, please do not hesitate to contact us or book a personal consultation! <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/produkte\/brick-pro\/\">DISCOVER THE BRICK PRO<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/company\/contact\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mini PCs have long since made the leap from pure office devices to powerful industrial solutions. Our BRICK Pro embodies this change &#8211; as a link between the compact BRICK series and the robust RUGGED series, it offers the best of both worlds. With a unique combination of performance, connectivity and robust design, the BRICK Pro is the ideal choice for demanding applications in industry, digital signage, IoT and more.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4737,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-products"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4737"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16633"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16634,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16633\/revisions\/16634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-comm.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}