The Dell OptiPlex 3080 is a business desktop sold in tower and small form factor configurations, with the Small Form Factor model listed with an Intel Core i3-10105 processor, 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which is available with Intel Core processors from i3 to i7 and offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage in a compact mini PC form factor.
Dell OptiPlex 3080 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10105 | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U (range also includes i3-1315U, i5-1335U, Core Ultra 5 125U and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U/7530U) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | Up to 10 cores (i7-1255U), 6 cores (i3-1215U) |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 8 GB configuration listed for the OptiPlex 3080 SFF.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer storage options up to 2 TB, giving more room for data than the 256 GB SSD listed for the OptiPlex 3080 SFF.
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The Thinvent Aero range offers processors from Intel Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5, with a choice of Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi.
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The OptiPlex 3080 SFF lists an Intel Core i3-10105 with a 3.7 GHz processor frequency, and its tower and small form factor designs are documented by Dell with set-up and specification guides.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3080 if you need a familiar business desktop with a documented Dell configuration and the Intel Core i3-10105 processor. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact system with more memory and storage options, or a processor choice that goes up to Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 for office and industrial use.
