The Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor from the 8th Gen family. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor in a Mini PC form factor, with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled and other operating systems available.
Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 198 x 187 x 40 mm | Mini PC, 198 x 187 x 40 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA | 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x VGA |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps, dual LAN (2 ports) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 variant available) | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 variant available) |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Steel and ABS plastic, black | Steel and ABS plastic, black |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, a higher maximum than the 8th Gen Dell configuration can be compared against, since we could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro's memory limit.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC runs a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U runs a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra 5 processor.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U includes dual LAN, with two Ethernet ports.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, and its listed specifications for processor, memory and storage details are not confirmed in our facts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro if you need a Dell-branded Mini PC with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core i5 or Core Ultra 5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
