The Odroid H3+ is a compact mini PC built around the Intel Pentium N6005 processor, with two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports and support for up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which is offered with Intel Celeron, Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Thinvent's Aero line uses the same form factor and has a wider range of processor classes.
Odroid H3+ vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Odroid H3+ | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium N6005 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 8 GB (up to 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe slot, two SATA ports | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 1000 Mbps | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum on Thinvent: The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which equals the Odroid H3+ maximum.
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More cores on Thinvent: The Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against the 4 cores of the Pentium N6005.
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Choice of operating system: Thinvent Aero buyers can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS or no operating system.
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Ethernet and display trade-off: The Odroid H3+ has two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports and can drive two displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port and one HDMI and one VGA output, so the Odroid H3+ is stronger for dual-network or dual-display setups.
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Wireless option: Thinvent Aero models are available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Odroid H3+ if you need two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports or two display outputs. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems, and a supplier that has Intel and AMD processor options.
