The Radxa X4 is a compact single board computer built around the Intel N100 processor, with 2.5G Ethernet, WiFi, and two HDMI outputs. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, a 4-core Intel mini PC with WiFi, dual-band support, and Windows 11 Pro. For a higher-performance Intel option, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 cores and up to 64 GB RAM.
Radxa X4 Intel N100 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Radxa X4 Intel N100 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB (up to 32 GB) | 64 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | M.2 M Key 2230 NVMe slot | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Single board computer | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet, PoE option | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps (2 ports) |
| Displays | Dual micro HDMI up to 4K | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB RAM, and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Celeron N5095A supports up to 32 GB. The Radxa X4 RAM options are supplied as LPDDR5 configurations, and we could not confirm their maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core i3-1215U has 6 cores against the Radxa X4's 4 cores, and it includes two Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Celeron N5095A shares the same 4-core layout as the Radxa X4 and is designed as a complete mini PC with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
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The Radxa X4 has a 2.5G Ethernet port with PoE option and dual micro HDMI outputs up to 4K, and it includes WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The Thinvent models support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and provide 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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The Radxa X4 has an RP2040 microcontroller and GPIO interfaces on a board-level design. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is a finished enclosure with 4 USB 3.0 ports, 4 front USB 2.0 ports, and a front USB C port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Radxa X4 for a bare board with GPIO access, 2.5G Ethernet, and PoE in a credit-card-sized build. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC for a finished desktop-style system with a choice of operating systems and up to 64 GB RAM. The Core i3-1215U model suits multitasking, and the Celeron N5095A model suits lighter general-purpose use.
