The Dell Vostro is a line of compact small business desktops, with models such as the Vostro 3470, 3681 and 3710 designed for space-constrained offices. The closest Thinvent match for office productivity is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, offering up to 64 GB of RAM in a mini form factor.
Dell Vostro vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Vostro 3681 | Dell Vostro 3470 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Gen10 Intel Core | Gen9 Intel Core | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Chipset | B460 | H370 | Not stated |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | Not stated | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Not stated | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop | Compact desktop | Mini PC |
| Year first brought to market | 2020 | 2018 | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is higher than the Dell Vostro 3470's 32 GB maximum and matches the Vostro 3681's 64 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses a 12th-generation Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 6 cores, while the Dell Vostro models are described with Gen9 and Gen10 Intel Core processors.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is offered with SSD options from 32 GB to 2 TB, giving a wide storage choice in a compact chassis.
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The Dell Vostro models are described in their documentation with their chipsets, which the Thinvent Aero Mini PC details do not state.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Vostro if you need a established compact business desktop from Dell's Vostro range and its specific chipset and upgrade path. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a 12th-generation Intel Core i3 mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM for office productivity.
