Lenovo Portable PC

Lenovo's mini PCs are compact desktop computers designed to take up little space, and the Lenovo range is described as small enough to sit on a desk, mount behind a monitor, or carry in a backpack. The facts available for this comparison describe the category and the ThinkCentre range in general terms, without a single exact configuration for a Lenovo model. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Aero Mini PC and the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 and IPC5, all built around Intel Core processors.

Lenovo Portable PC vs Thinvent Mini PC Alternatives

Key differences

• Thinvent's Intel-based models offer RAM up to 64 GB, with two 32 GB modules, giving headroom for heavier multitasking.

• The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U provides 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz, and includes dual band Wi-Fi 5 and dual LAN.

• The Thinvent Aero and IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U offer 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz for everyday compact computing.

• The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz, with storage up to 2 TB.

• Lenovo's ThinkCentre range is a well-known option in the mini PC category; the specifications for specific Lenovo models are not covered in the details available here, so a model-by-model comparison is not included.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a compact desktop for an office, dorm, or living room at a modest configuration. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need more cores, dual LAN, and built-in dual band Wi-Fi for demanding or networked tasks.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3

• Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, Intel Core i3

• Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i7