The Intel NUC 10 Performance NUC10i3FNH is a Mini PC built around a 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10110U processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which also runs an Intel Core i3 processor, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and has Wi-Fi 5 in a dual-band version.
Intel NUC 10 Performance NUC10i3FNH vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3
| Intel NUC 10 Performance NUC10i3FNH | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-10110U (10th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD (configurable, 32 GB to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (configurable, 32 GB to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| 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) |
| Display Outputs | HDMI, Thunderbolt 3 | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| USB | 7 ports, including USB Type-C | 2 USB 3.2, 2 USB 2.0, 4 front USB 2.0, front USB-C | 2 USB 3.2, 2 USB 2.0, 4 front USB 2.0, front USB-C |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 198 mm × 187 mm × 40 mm | 198 mm × 187 mm × 40 mm |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Aero i3-1215U is a 12th Gen processor and the i3-1315U is a 13th Gen processor. The NUC10i3FNH uses a 10th Gen i3-10110U.
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Higher clock speeds: The Thinvent Aero i3-1215U runs up to 4.4 GHz and the i3-1315U up to 4.5 GHz, with 6 cores in each.
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Wider operating system choice: Thinvent Aero units can ship with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS.
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Industrial environment rating: Thinvent Aero units list an operating range of 0°C to 35°C with 20% to 80% RH non-condensing humidity, and carry BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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Dual LAN option: The Aero i3-1215U variant with dual LAN has two Ethernet ports.
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Intel NUC 10 trade-off: The NUC10i3FNH includes Thunderbolt 3, which we could not confirm on the Thinvent Aero. The Thinvent Aero has an RS485 option and VGA output in place of it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 10 Performance NUC10i3FNH if you need Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and are working with the 10th Gen platform. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U if you want a newer processor generation, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a published operating temperature range for demanding environments.
