TB-7145-MVS vs TB-7393: Which Industrial PC with Expansion Slots Is Right for Your Application? 

Our first PCIe expansion IPC and our newest AI-ready box: what’s the difference? 
 
The TB-7145-MVS has been a mainstay of our product offerings since 2024, and the Regis TB-7393 joined with the Regiment Series early this year. Two powerful, fanless, rugged embedded PCs, reinforced by Teguar’s superior customer service and long life support. How to know which is right for you? Let’s compare these IPCs today. 

What’s the same between these products? 

Below lists features and options that are shared by both TB-7145-MVS and TB-7393. When choosing either of these PCs, you can count on the following features: 

• Memory Type: DDR5 SO-DIMM 

• Operating System Options: Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 22.04 or above 

• Expansion Options: M.2 Options, Video Card Support  

• CPU Cooling System: Fanless Heatsink with wide operating temperature range 

And, of course, as Teguar products, both are backed by our U.S.-based experts, who are qualified to act swiftly for any product support needs. 

Compare and contrast Industrial PCs with PCIe Expansion 

The table below highlights some differences between the specs of our TB-7145-MVS and our TB-7393. 

	TB-7145-MVS	Regis TB-7393
Processor Options	35W 13th Gen CPUs: Core i3-13100TE, Core i5-13500TE, Core i7-13700TE	65W 13th Gen CPUs: Core i5-14400, Core i7-14700, Core i9-14900
Memory Support	Up to 64GB	Up to 96GB
Storage Type	1x M.2 NVME SSD Slot (2242/2280), 2x 2.5″ SATA Drive Bay for SSD/HDD	1x M.2 SSD Slot (2260/2242) for SATA, 1x M.2 SSD Slot (2280/2260/2242) for NVMe or SATA, 1x mSATA SSD Slot, 2x 2.5″ SATA Drive Bay for SSD/HDD
USB	4x USB 3.2	8x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Video Output	1x DisplayPort, supports DP++, 1x HDMI	1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA
LAN	2x LAN	4x LAN Ports Default, Up to 14x (Optional PoE Module)
Operating Temperature	i3/i5 CPU: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F) i7 CPU: 20°C – 50°C (-4°F – 122°F)	-40°C – 50°C (-40°F to 122°F ) (with 0.7m/s Air Flow and Wide Temperature Memory/Storage)
Security Hardware	Supports Intel vPro i5/i7, TPM 2.0	Supports Intel vPro i5/i7/i9, TPM 2.0
Expansion Slots	Internal M.2, Video Card Support (see details below)	Internal M.2, Video Card Support, Expansion Module support (see details below)
Mounting Options	DIN Rail Mount, Wall Mount	Wall Mount
Regulatory	CE and FCC Compliant	CE, FCC, and UL Certified

Expansion Capabilities 

2X Expansion
Slot	Connect	Function
1	164 pin	PCIex16 signal
2	64 pin	PCIex4 signal
4X Expansion
Slot	Connect	Function
1	164 pin	PCIex16 signal
2	–	–
3	64 pin	PCIex4 signal
4	64 pin	PCIex4 signal

These PCIe slots support M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi expansion, M.2 Key B for cellular expansion, and 125W support for video cards. 

Regis TB-7393 instead supports a variety of expansion modules for flexible I/O or PoE. 

Expansion Model	Slot 1	Slot 2	Interior (Slot 4)
4x COM, 4x DIDO	X	X
4x Gbe LAN (RJ45)	X	X
4x Gbe LAN (M12)	X	X
4x PoE LAN (RJ45)	X	X
4x PoE LAN (M12)	X	X
PoE+ LAN Power Module			X

All configurations will still have 1x PCIe x16 slot and 1x PCIe x1 slot. Regis also supports video cards up to 75W, or up to 180W with external PSU. 

Industry Applications for Embedded Computers with Expansion Slots 

These AI-ready industrial PCs are suited for a variety of industries and excel in their respective use cases. Where are some applications in which you can use these IPCs? 

Common Applications for TB-7145-MVS 

1. Industrial automation  

2. Edge computing  

3. Wireless gateway deployment  

4. SCADA systems  

5. Factory control  

Common Applications for Regis TB-7393 

1. Machine vision  

2. Edge AI  

3. Smart manufacturing 

4. Automated inspection  

5. PoE camera systems  

6. Robotics 

Both units make ideal industrial computers for machine vision and other applications requiring high-level compute. 

Summary 

The TB-7145-MVS is best for PCIe expansion and wireless connectivity, while the TB-7393 is designed for AI workloads, higher I/O density, PoE networking, and industrial automation applications requiring multiple LAN ports. 

The primary difference between the IPCs is the capabilities in their expansion. TB-7145-MVS allows you to control the profile so the unit doesn’t take up more space than needed, and expansions support wireless connectivity. Regis TB-7393 features active cooling for the PCIe bay, and supports a higher quantity of I/O as well as the option for Power over Ethernet. 

Choosing the right Fanless Industrial PC for you 

Use the above links to explore the TB-7393 and the TB-7145-MVS in further detail. For any additional questions about our embedded PCs — or to get started with a free demo unit for testing — reach out to our specialists below. 

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About the Authors:

Madelyn Brannan serves as the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Teguar, which presents an engaging opportunity to learn new things. She strives to help current and future customers by making them aware of the solutions that Teguar can provide. When Madelyn isn't researching things like you've just read about, they like to draw and play tabletop games.