The Dell Business Desktop range includes small form factor systems with Intel Core i5 processors, and the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is one such model. It is a mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, and support for three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has up to 64 GB of RAM, dual band Wi-Fi, and multi-display output in a mini PC form factor.
Dell Mini PC vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Business Desktop (Intel Core i5, Mini PC) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 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 Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against the 10 cores of the Core i5-1335U model. It is a Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the same processor series as the Dell model.
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Both Thinvent Aero configurations support up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P includes dual band Wi-Fi 5, as the Dell model does. The Core i5-1335U model has no Wi-Fi.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, and DOS. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF's operating system options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF if you need three display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need a 12-core Intel Core i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, dual band Wi-Fi, and a choice of operating systems.
