Embedded systems can have advantages over general-purpose computers in that they are cheaper to design and build due to their limited number of functions. They tend to require less power and can be built using cheaper, less powerful processors. They are very compact in size with high speed and are very reliable. They consume less power and electricity, and they also perform tasks and operations assigned to them with great accuracy. 

Often built around small form factor motherboards like Mini-ITX or Intel’s NUC, embedded computers can be installed in places where traditional towers would never fit. Solid-state storage and flexible mounting options also allow embedded PCs to be utilized in virtually any position or orientation.