Minisforum makes compact mini PCs with AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra processors, and a range of RAM and SSD options. The facts we could confirm about the Minisforum range are limited to a general overview, so this page compares the Minisforum range with the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, the closest Thinvent mini PC form factor. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, the same processor family that the Thinvent IPC3 and IPC5 industrial PCs use.
Minisforum Mini PC vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Minisforum Mini PC range | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra models (range not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | FreeDOS (choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the RAM maximum for the Minisforum range.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses an Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores, the same processor used in the Thinvent IPC3 industrial PC.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD, and the buyer can choose the operating system at purchase.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has Wi-Fi not fitted (No WiFi), so the buyer should add wireless networking if needed. The Minisforum range may offer different wireless options. We could not confirm them.
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The Minisforum range has AMD Ryzen processors, which the Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not. Buyers who need a Ryzen processor should look at the Minisforum range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Minisforum mini PC if you need an AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra processor. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need an Intel Core i3-1215U mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux.
