The Shuttle DL20N is a fanless mini PC built around an Intel Celeron processor, with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed in the complete system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a fanless-style compact mini PC family with Windows 11 Pro and three display outputs. Its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD configuration is close to the DL20N's listed 8 GB memory and 500 GB SSD configuration.
Shuttle DL20N vs Thinvent Neo H Mini PC
| Shuttle DL20N | Thinvent Neo H Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Neo H Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N4505 (Jasper Lake) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2933 MHz DDR4; 8 GB in the complete system | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 2280 SSD; 500 GB in the complete system | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (fanless) | Mini PC (fanless passive cooling) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Displays | 3 (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA) | 2 (HDMI, VGA) | 2 (HDMI, VGA) |
| Ethernet | Intel 2.5G LAN (DL20N V2) or Intel Gigabit LAN (DL20N) | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo H with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The DL20N's listed memory is 2933 MHz DDR4 in the complete system at 8 GB, so the Thinvent maximum is higher.
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The Thinvent Neo H with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, while the Shuttle DL20N uses the Intel Celeron N4505, a lower-core processor.
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The Thinvent Neo H Mini PC has a DB9 serial port and four USB 3.0 ports on the N5095A model.
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The Shuttle DL20N drives three independent displays through HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The Thinvent Neo H has HDMI and VGA outputs and supports two displays.
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The Shuttle DL20N has an optional WWN03 wireless accessory that uses the 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Neo H Mini PC has no 2.5-inch drive bay; its storage is an SSD, and wireless is available as Wi-Fi 5 on selected SKUs.
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The Shuttle DL20N V2 has Intel 2.5G LAN, which is faster than the 1000 Mbps Ethernet on the Thinvent Neo H.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Shuttle DL20N if you need three display outputs, a fanless design that uses an M.2 SSD, or the 2.5G LAN of the V2 model. Choose the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC if you need a processor with more cores, the option of up to 64 GB RAM, or a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.