The Bmax B3 is a mini PC with an Intel Celeron N5095 class processor (4 cores), a maximum of 16 GB RAM and up to 256 GB storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses the same processor family with 4 cores and up to 2.9 GHz. Thinvent's Aero range also has higher RAM and storage ceilings, plus a choice of wireless options.
Bmax B3 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Bmax B3 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 (sources describe N4100 and N5095) | Intel Celeron N5095A, 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache | Intel Core i3-1215U, 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (per listing) | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available with Dual Band WiFi, or without WiFi | Available with Dual Band WiFi, or without WiFi; Dual LAN option |
Thinvent Aero Mini PC models: Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A and Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB RAM, against the Bmax B3's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1215U has 6 cores, against 4 cores on the Bmax B3.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has Dual Band WiFi, and the i3-1215U model also has a Dual LAN option.
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The Bmax B3 ships with Windows 11 Pro according to its listing. Thinvent Aero models ship with DOS, and buyers can choose other operating systems.
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The Bmax B3 has up to 256 GB storage, while the Thinvent Aero Mini PC's 128 GB SSD is the base configuration shown here, with a range up to 2 TB across the Aero line.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bmax B3 if you want a compact Celeron mini PC with a 4-core processor and Windows 11 Pro for light office and home tasks. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1215U if you need more cores, more RAM, or the Dual LAN option.
