How much does it cost to buy an industrial panel PC?
2026-01-06
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Industrial panel PC prices vary widely. The price primarily depends on the CPU model and performance, screen size (7-inch to 32-inch), ruggedness (fanless, IP rating), processing power, RAM, storage, and whether it has a PCI slot or stainless steel casing.
Prices range from a few hundred dollars for entry-level Android tablets to several thousand dollars or even more for fully rugged Windows devices. The main factors are configuration (CPU, memory, storage), screen size, operating system, protection rating (IP dust and water resistance, military-grade certification), and whether it supports customized functions (such as barcode scanning, special interfaces). Prices typically range from $300 to over $5000 (approximately RMB 2000 to over 40000), with common mid-range models ranging from $800 to $1500 (approximately RMB 5000 to 10000).
Since 2025, due to tight supply and continuously rising prices of memory chips, the prices of personal and industrial PCs worldwide have generally increased. It is expected that memory chip prices will continue to rise over the next two years.
Factors influencing prices
Processor: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 vs. ARM/Atom,higher performance means higher price.The level of processor, memory, and storage directly affects the device's performance. Models equipped with 13th generation Intel Core processors are more than 40% more expensive than those using entry-level J1900 processors.
Memory & Storage: DDR4/DDR5 RAM, SSD capacity.
Upgrading memory from 8GB to 16GB and storage from 128GB to 512GB will increase costs by 20%-30%.
Protection and Environmental Adaptability Rating: Special scenarios drive up costs.
Ruggedness/Protection Rating: IP65/67/68, passing MIL-STD-810H drop, vibration, and high/low temperature tests.
Screen: Size, brightness, and whether it supports sunlight readability.
The screen is the core interactive window of an industrial flat panel; its size, resolution, and touch technology all affect the price. Increasing the screen size from 7 inches to 21.5 inches can increase the price by 2-3 times; 4K resolution models are about 50% more expensive than 1080P models, and the application of MiniLED backlighting and fully laminated touch technology will add an additional 30% to the cost.
Interfaces and Functions: USB, RS-232, RJ45, 4G/5G, GPS, NFC, barcode scanner, etc.
Modular expandability is a key value proposition for industrial equipment; additional functional modules directly drive up the price. Integrating a 5G communication module adds 300-500 yuan to the cost; adding industrial interfaces such as RFID readers/writers and barcode scanners adds 200-400 yuan to each module; and intelligent modules supporting AI predictive maintenance can increase the price by more than 50%.
Applications: For mission-critical applications (public safety, military, heavy industry) The harsh environments of industrial settings place high demands on equipment protection capabilities, and the protection level directly affects the price. Models with IP65 dust and water resistance are 30% more expensive than basic protection models, while equipment with IP68 or explosion-proof ratings, due to the use of special sealing materials and circuit designs, can cost twice as much. Wide-temperature operation and vibration resistance also increase manufacturing costs; for example, equipment supporting a wide temperature range of -40℃ to 70℃ is more than 25% more expensive than conventional models.
Customized features, such as added waterproofing, uninterrupted power supply, increased drop resistance, customized computers, and in-vehicle systems, will result in higher prices.
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Waterproof panel PCs will feature the same corrosion resistance and stainless steel construction as the stainless steel industrial PCs, but will also include a fanless design with full M12 connectors to achieve a full IP66 and IP69K rating from all sides. This will allow it to stand up to and remain functioning through high pressure water jets at 80°C and 30 bar of pressure. They also usually feature full 304 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability.
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