The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i is a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 all-in-one desktop with a 23.8-inch to 27-inch display, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of SSD storage, sold with Windows 11. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Uno All in One PC, which uses 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processors and can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO i5 12th Gen vs Thinvent Uno All in One PC
| Feature | Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i (12th Gen i5) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Uno 23.8" All in One PC (Intel Core i5-1235U) |
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| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB or 16 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One, 21.5" | All-in-One, 23.8" |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Uno models support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 16 GB configuration of the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i listed here, which suits heavier multitasking and larger workloads.
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Thinvent Uno models offer storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, giving buyers more room to scale than the fixed 512 GB SSD of the Lenovo configuration.
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The Thinvent Uno 21.5" with the Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, while the Lenovo listing does not state its core count.
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The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i ships with Windows 11 Home and Wi-Fi 6, while Thinvent Uno models are offered with DOS and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Thinvent Uno models are offered with both 21.5" and 23.8" display sizes, while the Lenovo listing is available in 23.8" and 27" sizes.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i if you want a ready-to-use Windows 11 all-in-one for family computing, browsing and streaming. Choose a Thinvent Uno All in One PC if you need a configurable 12th Gen Intel Core i5 all-in-one with large RAM and storage options, or if you plan to install your own operating system.