The Topton N100 is a fanless Mini PC built around the Intel N100 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processors, which is also a Mini PC with Intel processors and dual-band Wi-Fi. Thinvent's Aero line has Intel Core i3 processors up to the 13th generation, with up to 64 GB of RAM.
Topton N100 Mini PC vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Topton N100 Mini PC | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 12th to 13th Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKUs; No WiFi SKUs are also available |
| Ethernet | 6 ports (2.5G) | 1 Gbps Ethernet (the i3-1215U model has 2 ports) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Fanless | Yes | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Topton N100.
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The Thinvent Aero has six processor cores on its Intel Core i3 models, against four on the Intel N100.
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Thinvent lets you choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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The Topton N100 has six 2.5G Ethernet ports and supports up to three displays. The Thinvent Aero has one 1 Gbps Ethernet port, or two on the i3-1215U model, and one HDMI and one VGA output.
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We could not confirm the Topton N100's operating system options, so we have not compared them.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Topton N100 if you need many 2.5G Ethernet ports and a fanless design with three display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more RAM, more processor cores, or a choice of operating system.