The Shuttle Slim is a slim desktop barebone from Shuttle, built around 13th Generation Intel Core processors with dual-channel DDR5 memory. Our facts for this query cover the Shuttle XH610G2 and DH610 models, but they do not give the complete configuration of each, so the table below marks unconfirmed values as "Not confirmed". The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which runs on a 12th Generation Intel processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
Shuttle Slim vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Shuttle Slim (XH610G2 / DH610) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Dual-channel DDR5, up to 64 GB | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 SSD | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Slim chassis | Mini PC, 198 x 187 x 40 mm | Mini PC, 198 x 187 x 40 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | FreeDOS (DOS) | FreeDOS (DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating Temperature | Rugged design for 50°C environments | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C |
The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is sold with FreeDOS. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Shuttle Slim's maximum is also 64 GB, so the two are equal on this maximum.
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The Shuttle Slim's DH610 model is rated for 24/7 operation in environments up to 50°C. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC's operating range is 0°C to 35°C.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-120U has 10 cores, and its dual band Wi-Fi 5 is built in. The Shuttle Slim's wireless options are not confirmed in our facts.
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The Shuttle XH610G2 can be fitted with an optional LTE/4G card using the WWN03 accessory. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has no equivalent LTE option listed.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port, and Shuttle lists Gigabit Ethernet for its slim platform.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Shuttle Slim if you need a slim barebone that you can build out yourself and that runs at high ambient temperatures, or if you want the optional LTE/4G upgrade. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a ready-to-use mini PC with a choice of operating system, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an Intel Core i3 or i5 processor.
