The Lenovo ThinkStation P900 is a tower workstation that uses Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors, with up to 18 cores per processor. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC. It is a compact mini PC built around Intel Core and Celeron processors, and it suits buyers who need a small, low-profile system rather than a full-size workstation.
Lenovo ThinkStation P900 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkStation P900 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 (or one Xeon E5-1600 v3) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 18 cores per processor | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 16 DIMM slots (8 per processor) | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Multiple HDD bays; SAS/SATA supported with adapter | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower workstation | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, using two 32 GB modules.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC measures 198 mm × 187 mm × 40 mm and weighs 1.61 kg. It fits in a small space where a tower workstation would not.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The ThinkStation P900 supports up to 18 cores per processor and up to two processors. Thinvent Aero Mini PCs do not offer this level of core count.
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The ThinkStation P900 has multiple drive bays and 16 memory slots, and supports Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors and PCIe expansion slots. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not have these expansion options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkStation P900 if you need a full tower workstation with high core counts, many drive bays and PCIe expansion. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a compact desktop system with a modern Intel Core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and a small footprint.