The Dell computer set in the reference material is a Small Form Factor desktop built around a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 processor, with 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 512GB SSD, and Windows 10 Professional. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers a more compact chassis, a newer 12th Gen processor, and memory that can be expanded to 64GB.
Dell Computer Set vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Computer Set (Small Form Factor) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10700 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ports | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64GB of RAM, compared with the 16GB installed in the Dell computer set.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U, while the Dell computer set uses a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700.
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Thinvent offers optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Aero and Treo lines, which the Dell specification does not list.
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The Dell computer set includes Windows 10 Professional, while the Thinvent Mini PCs ship with DOS.
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The Dell set has a larger listed storage option in the SFF configuration, and Thinvent offers SSD sizes from 32 GB to 2 TB depending on the configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell computer set if you need Windows 10 Professional pre-installed and a configuration matching its stated specification. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with a newer 12th Gen processor, expandable memory up to 64GB, and a choice of Wi-Fi options for business or enterprise deployments.
