The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q is a tiny desktop with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8400T processor, 16 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 i5 processors and offers RAM of up to 64 GB.
Lenovo M720q vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q 10T7007WUS | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400T (8th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer RAM of up to 64 GB, compared with 16 GB in the Lenovo M720q configuration listed here.
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The Thinvent Aero i5-1240P uses a 12th Gen Intel Core processor with 12 cores, a newer generation than the 8th Gen i5-8400T.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer storage from 32 GB to 2 TB, so buyers can pick a larger SSD than the 256 GB in the Lenovo configuration.
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The Lenovo M720q ships with Windows 10 Pro, while Thinvent Aero Mini PCs ship with DOS, so a Windows license must be added separately if needed.
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Thinvent Aero models are available with or without Wi-Fi, letting buyers choose connectivity to suit their setup.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q if you need a tiny desktop with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and an 8th Gen Intel Core i5. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core processor, more memory headroom of up to 64 GB, and a choice of storage size and wireless option.
