The Minix NEO G41V-4 Max is a fanless mini PC with an Intel Gemini Lake N4100 processor, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, Windows 10 Pro, and support for three displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a mini PC with an Intel Celeron processor, and which has a higher RAM maximum.
Minix NEO G41V-4 Max vs Thinvent Neo H Mini PC
| Feature | Minix NEO G41V-4 Max | Thinvent Neo H Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Neo H Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | Intel Gemini Lake N4100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Fanless | Yes | No, fan cooled | No, fan cooled |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Neo H with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 4 GB maximum on the Minix NEO G41V-4 Max.
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Newer processor: The Thinvent Neo H with Core i3-1315U uses a 13th generation Intel processor with 6 cores. The N5095A version uses an 11th generation Intel Celeron with 4 cores.
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Current operating system: Thinvent Neo H models ship with Windows 11 Pro. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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Fanless operation: The Minix NEO G41V-4 Max is fanless and uses passive cooling. The Thinvent Neo H models listed here are not fanless. Buyers who need silent operation should note this difference.
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Display output: The Minix NEO G41V-4 Max supports three displays. The Thinvent Neo H models have HDMI and VGA outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minix NEO G41V-4 Max if you need a fanless mini PC with Windows 10 Pro and three-display output. Choose the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC if you need more RAM, a newer processor, or a choice of operating systems, and can accept a fan-cooled design.
