The Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s is a small form factor desktop built around a 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 processor, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and 1 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which offers newer Intel Core processors, memory options up to 64 GB and a compact mini PC form factor.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s (10MK0039US) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 (12th/13th/14th Gen) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7 / Ultra 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 (6th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P, i5-1335U, i5-120U | Intel Core i7-1255U, Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | Up to 12 cores | Up to 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC models use processors from the 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core and Core Ultra families, newer than the 6th Gen i5-6500 in the Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC memory extends up to 64 GB, compared with 8 GB in the Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC models offer a choice of Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no Wi-Fi, so buyers can select the connectivity they need.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s includes a DVD-Writer optical drive, which the Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M910s if you need a desktop with an optical drive and your workload suits a 6th Gen Intel Core i5 with 8 GB of memory. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with newer processors, expandable memory up to 64 GB and a range of storage options.
