The Dell Mini PC family is a set of Micro Form Factor desktops sold with Intel Core i5 processors, Windows 11 Pro and optional Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which is also a mini PC with Intel Core processors, Windows 11 Pro and Wi-Fi options.
Dell Mini PC family vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Mini PC (Intel Core i5 family) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th to 14th Gen | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th Gen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi (Dual LAN) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI 2.0 and VGA |
Key differences
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The Dell family can be configured with more RAM (up to 128 GB) and more storage (up to 4 TB) than the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which tops out at 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage.
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The Dell family supports up to 3 displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an HDMI port and a VGA port.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value. The Dell mini PC is supplied with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has a 12-core processor with a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz, and it runs the same Intel 12th Gen processor family as some Dell configurations.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a steel and ABS plastic housing with a powder-coated finish, and it operates from 0°C to 35°C with 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is also available with two Ethernet ports and no Wi-Fi, which suits networked installations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Mini PC if you need the highest RAM or storage capacity in a mini PC, or if you need three displays. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a choice of operating systems, including Linux or an embedded OS, or a compact unit with a rugged steel housing and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 35°C.
