Processor Performance | Retail transactions, basic inventory | Industry: Intel Celeron J1900 (1.9 GHz, 2 cores) Base: Intel Celeron J1900 (1.9 GHz, 2 cores) Advanced: Intel Core i3-10105 (3.7 GHz, 4 cores ▲2x cores) | Base handles simple tasks efficiently; Advanced supports multi-tasking (e.g., inventory updates while processing payments) | Base may lag during peak hours; Advanced adds cost without necessity for basic setups |
RAM Capacity | Running POS software with multiple apps | Industry: 2GB Base: 2GB Advanced: 4GB (▲2x capacity) | Base sufficient for basic POS; Advanced allows smoother multitasking (▲ handles inventory and payment processing simultaneously) | Base may slow under load; Advanced increases cost |
Storage (SSD) | Storing customer databases | Industry: 8GB Base: 8GB Advanced: 32GB (▲4x storage) | Base holds essential data; Advanced accommodates larger inventories (▲ supports 10,000+ product entries) | Base insufficient for high-volume retailers; Advanced adds expense |
Screen Adjustability | Customer-facing displays | Industry: Fixed/limited tilt Base: Adjustable to 180° (▲ ergonomic) Advanced: 360° rotation (▲ full flexibility) | Base suits retail counters; Advanced ideal for kiosks (▲ enables face-up/down viewing) | Base lacks full rotation; Advanced may require more maintenance |
Durability/Materials | High-traffic retail environments | Industry: Plastic casing Base: Metal/plastic hybrid (▲ durable) Advanced: Full metal chassis (▲ IP65 rated) | Base resists minor wear; Advanced withstands harsh conditions (▲ dust/water resistance) | Base has some plastic parts; Advanced heavier and costlier |
Connectivity/Ports | Peripheral connectivity | Industry: Basic USB/power Base: 1 USB + card reader Advanced: 2 USB-C + HDMI + Ethernet (▲ supports printers/scanners) | Base meets essential needs; Advanced enables advanced setups (▲ connects barcode scanners and receipt printers) | Base limited for expansion; Advanced may complicate wiring |