The Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano is a fanless mini PC with an Intel Celeron N5100 processor, two SO-DIMM slots for up to 16 GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which is also a fanless mini PC with Intel UHD Graphics and has an optional Dual Band Wi-Fi configuration.
Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano vs Thinvent Neo H Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano | Thinvent Neo H Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A (SKU H-N5-8-S128-12_5-m-11P-1S) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N5100 | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 (2 x SO-DIMM slots) | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2.5-inch SATA drive bay (SSD or HDD) | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless Passive Cooling |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 (DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA) | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo H is configured with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Neo H Mini PC includes a 128 GB SSD in this configuration, while the Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano uses a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay that the buyer fills with storage.
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The Thinvent Neo H Mini PC has 4 USB 3.0 ports and a DB9 serial port, which are listed in its specification.
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The Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano supports up to three displays, while the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano supports up to 16 GB of RAM, while the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC in this configuration has 8 GB.
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Both products are fanless mini PCs with Wi-Fi 5 dual-band wireless in their configurations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX CI331 nano if you need a fanless mini PC with three display outputs and a drive bay for your own storage. Choose the Thinvent Neo H Mini PC if you want a fanless mini PC with a pre-installed 128 GB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a DB9 serial port.
