The Minisforum EliteMini H31 is a mini PC built around a 9th Generation Intel Core i3-9100 processor, with DDR4 RAM that can be upgraded to dual-channel. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, a mini PC with a newer 13th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Minisforum EliteMini H31 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Minisforum EliteMini H31 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-9100 (9th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | DDR4, upgradable to dual-channel | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses a 13th Generation Intel Core i3-1315U, a newer processor generation than the 9th Generation Intel Core i3-9100 in the EliteMini H31.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the maximum RAM of the EliteMini H31.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the storage options of the EliteMini H31.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Without OS. We could not confirm the operating system options of the EliteMini H31.
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The EliteMini H31 is an i3 model like the Thinvent Aero, so both suit general-purpose desktop and office work.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum EliteMini H31 if you need a mini PC with an Intel Core i3-9100 and DDR4 memory that can be expanded. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a newer 13th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating system.
