The Lenovo ThinkVision Desktop is a compact fanless mini PC with an Intel N100 processor (4 cores), 16 GB maximum RAM and 128 GB storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, a 4-core processor from the same class, with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. For higher RAM and storage, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has up to 64 GB RAM and a 6-core processor.
Lenovo ThinkVision Desktop vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkVision Desktop | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (Celeron N5095A) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (Core i3-1315U) |
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| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 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 |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Fanless | Yes | No, the Thinvent Aero has a cooling system | No, the Thinvent Aero has a cooling system |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB RAM, compared with the 16 GB maximum of the ThinkVision Desktop.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, compared with 4 cores on the N100.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Celeron N5095A has the same 4-core count as the N100 and is the closer processor class match.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has 4 USB 3.0 ports, 4 front USB 2.0 ports and a front USB-C port. It also has HDMI and VGA outputs, and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The ThinkVision Desktop is fanless. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not have a fanless design. Its maximum operating temperature is 35°C.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkVision Desktop if a fanless design with an N100 processor and up to 16 GB RAM is the priority. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more RAM, a 6-core processor, or a choice of operating system.
