Published: 9th July 2025
Choosing the right Panel PC for your industry
At BOXTEC, we build technology that’s purposeful, relevant, and designed to perform where it counts. Whether that’s at a retail checkout, a hotel reception desk, a busy warehouse floor, or inside a hygiene-controlled environment.
With four specialist series: Core 100, Core 300, Core 500, and Core 900, choosing a system that meets the specific needs of your business and environment is straightforward.
This guide provides a comparison of our Panel PC models to allow you to find the solution that best fits your requirement.
Core 100 series – Touchscreen simplicity for everyday use
Designed for day-to-day use, the Core 100 Panel PC series is compact, cost-effective, and easy to deploy. It’s built to handle the demands of customer-facing environments without overcomplicating your setup.
Best for: Retail counters, hospitality check-in, self-service kiosks
Specification:
- Screen sizes: 11.6″, 15.6″, 21.5″
- Desk, wall, and 75×75 and 100×100 VESA mounts.
- IP65-rated front panel
- Modular, Solid State, fanless design
- Slim and light.
- Multi OS plus Android GMS with SoftPOS Payment Ready
Perfect for:
- Retail point-of-sale terminals
- Click-and-collect stations
- Hotel check-in kiosks
Core 300 series – Commercial-grade performance
For businesses that need more robust performance, the Core 300 Panel PC series offers the durability and connectivity required for demanding environments, while retaining a sleek, modern appearance.
Best for: High-footfall retail, queue management, reception points, information and Waypoints
Specification:
- Screen sizes: 15.6″ 18.6″, 21.5″, 27″
- Desk, wall, and 75×75 and 100×100 VESA mounts.
- IP65-rated front panel
- Fanless Durable design
- Commercial-grade processing power
Perfect for:
- Department store counters
- Queue systems
- Hotel reception stations
- information and waypoints
Core 500 series – Rugged Panel PC for industrial use
When your environment is tough, the hardware needs to be tougher. The Core 500 Panel PC series is engineered for industrial reliability – rugged, sealed, and designed for consistent uptime in high-demand locations.
Best for: Warehousing, Factory production lines, logistics and healthcare
Specification:
- Screen sizes: 15.6″ 18.6″, 21.5″
- Desk, wall, and 75×75 and 100×100 VESA mounts.
- IP65-rated front panel
- Wide temperature tolerance
- Impact-resistant design
Perfect for:
- Factory-floor HMI stations
- Inventory control stations
- Manufacturing dashboards
- Medical HMI and check-in/order screens
Core 900 series – Stainless steel Panel PC for hygiene-critical settings
The Core 900 Panel PC series is purpose-built for environments where hygiene is a priority. From food prep zones to medical check-in areas, it’s made to withstand deep cleaning and strict safety standards, all without compromising touchscreen performance.
Best for: Kitchens/Food production, healthcare, laboratories
Specification:
- Screen sizes: 15.6″, 21.5″
- Stainless steel chassis
- Front IP65 rating for optimized water resistance and two rubber rings on the rear for enhanced protection of the motherboard I/O and Storage bay.
- Desk, wall, and 75×75 and 100×100 VESA mounts.
- Easy-to-sanitise flat surface
Perfect for:
- Food prep areas
- Healthcare check-in kiosks
- Laboratory workstations
Summary: Which Panel PC is right for you?
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SERIES |
ENVIRONMENT | STRENGTHS |
| Core 100 |
Retail & hospitality
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Compact, cost-effective, modular
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| Core 300 |
Commercial
|
Higher performance, versatile I/O
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| Core 500 |
Industrial
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Rugged build, sealed design
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| Core 900 | Hygiene-critical (food/health) |
Stainless steel, easy to clean
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BOXTEC Panel PCs offer purposeful design, relevant features, efficient deployment, and consistent performance, wherever they are put to work.
Need Help Choosing a Panel PC?
Explore our full Panel PC range or speak to our team about your needs. We’ll help you find the right fit.