The Geekom IT Series Mini PC is an Intel Core i9 mini PC with a maximum of 32 GB RAM and built-in WiFi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has Dual LAN, WiFi 5 dual band, and RAM up to 64 GB. Thinvent also has a Core Ultra 5 and Core i5 configuration of the same line.
Geekom IT Series Mini PC vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Geekom IT Series Mini PC | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| 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) |
| WiFi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band; also available without WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB RAM, which is twice the 32 GB maximum of the Geekom IT Series.
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The Thinvent Aero includes Dual LAN with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Aero has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 35°C and is built in a steel and ABS housing.
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The Geekom IT Series uses an Intel Core i9 processor, a higher processor class than the Core i7-1255U. We could not confirm the Geekom's core count or storage configuration.
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The Thinvent Aero is available with a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Geekom IT Series if a Core i9 processor is your priority and 32 GB of RAM is enough. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, dual Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating systems, including Linux.
