The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i is a family all-in-one PC that combines the monitor and CPU in one compact unit, with processors up to the 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 and optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 graphics on select models. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC, which is built on a 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1255U processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i vs Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC
| Feature | Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
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| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 | Intel® Core™ i7-1255U | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB (32 GB configuration listed) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One, 21.5" | All-in-One, 21.5" |
| Graphics | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Display | Full-HD IPS | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ports | 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI™-Out, 1000 LAN | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (optional model) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (optional model) |
Key differences
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Higher storage capacity: The Thinvent Uno supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i is listed with up to 1 TB.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Uno includes dual LAN ports, a connectivity option not stated for the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i.
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Discrete graphics: The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i offers optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 graphics on select models, which the Thinvent Uno does not list.
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Trade-off on display and multimedia: The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i highlights a Full-HD IPS display and Harman Kardon®-certified speakers, features not stated for the Thinvent Uno.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i if you want a family-oriented all-in-one with a Full-HD IPS display, a built-in webcam with facial login, and optional discrete graphics. Choose the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC if you need a business or industrial all-in-one with higher maximum storage, dual LAN and a choice of Intel Core i7-1255U or Core Ultra 5 125U processors.
