The Bmax B4 Turbo is a mini PC with an Intel 13th Gen N150 processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and 512GB SSD, sold in a 1TB configuration as well. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processors, which offers a higher-performance Intel Core i3 chip, up to 64GB RAM and a Dual Band Wi-Fi option.
Bmax B4 Turbo vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC (Intel Core i3)
| Feature | Bmax B4 Turbo-16GB+1TB | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 13th Gen N150 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB | Up to 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB or 1TB SSD | 32GB to 2TB SSD | 32GB to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3 supports up to 64GB RAM, while the Bmax B4 Turbo is configured with 16GB DDR4.
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Core i3 processor class: The Thinvent Aero uses an Intel Core i3-1315U or i3-1215U, each with 6 cores, giving more processing headroom than the N150.
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Flexible storage: Thinvent Aero configurations range from 32GB to 2TB SSD.
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Trade-off: The Bmax B4 Turbo ships with Windows 11, whereas the Thinvent Aero Mini PC is supplied with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
The Bmax B4 Turbo suits everyday office work, study and entertainment with a ready-to-use Windows 11 setup. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC suits users who need more memory, a stronger Intel Core i3 processor and a wider storage range.
