The Dell OptiPlex 390 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 quad-core processor, with up to 8 GB of memory and support for up to two monitors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, and is available with Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems.
Dell OptiPlex 390 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 390 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2nd generation Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor, desktop, minitower | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other OS selectable) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has 12 cores against the OptiPlex 390's quad-core processor.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, well above the OptiPlex 390's 8 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a 128 GB SSD. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 390's storage specification.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on the wireless variant, and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The OptiPlex 390 has the 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor family, and its desktop and minitower chassis options are not offered by the Thinvent Aero Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 390 if you need a compact office desktop in a desktop or minitower chassis. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more cores, a larger memory ceiling, and a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems in a compact mini PC.
