The Dell OptiPlex Micro 7020 and OptiPlex 7020 SFF are business desktops built around the 14th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U, a 14th Gen Intel Core i5-class mini PC that offers up to 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.
Dell OptiPlex i5 14th Gen vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| Dell OptiPlex Micro 7020 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 14th Gen 14500T | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 4 GB to 32 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero offers RAM up to 32 GB on the Core 5 120U and up to 64 GB on the Core Ultra 5 125U, compared with the 16 GB configuration of the OptiPlex Micro 7020 listed here.
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Thinvent Aero offers storage up to 2 TB, so buyers can choose larger SSD capacity than the 256 GB option listed for the OptiPlex Micro 7020.
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The Core Ultra 5 125U in the Thinvent Aero provides 12 cores, against the processor core count not stated for the OptiPlex.
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The Dell OptiPlex Micro 7020 includes Intel Wi-Fi 6E, while the Thinvent Aero uses Wi-Fi 5 in its dual band option, a trade-off to consider if you need the newest wireless standard.
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Dell's OptiPlex 7020 SFF offers up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and a 4 TB combined storage configuration in some listings, so for a full-size desktop the choice depends on the form factor you need.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex if you want a established business desktop with DDR5 memory and Wi-Fi 6E. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact system with larger configurable RAM and storage, or a choice of Intel Core and Core Ultra processors.
