The Shuttle XS35 is a slim, fanless ultra-small form factor PC built around an Intel Atom D510 dual-core processor (2 x 1.66 GHz) with integrated GMA 3150 graphics. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC line, which offers compact mini PCs with Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors and far higher memory and storage capacity.
Shuttle XS35 vs Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs
| Feature | Shuttle XS35 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 |
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| Processor | Intel Atom D510 | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 6 to 10 cores | 6 to 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB DDR2 | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra small form factor, slim, 38.5 mm thin | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Cooling | Fanless | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Higher memory capacity: Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Shuttle XS35 supports up to 2 GB.
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More processing cores: Thinvent Aero and Treo models use Intel Core processors with 6 to 10 cores, compared with the XS35's dual-core Intel Atom D510.
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Greater storage range: Thinvent Aero and Treo models offer SSD options up to 2 TB.
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Wireless options: Several Thinvent Aero configurations include dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Trade-off: The Shuttle XS35 is fanless by design and extremely slim at 38.5 mm, and it can be mounted behind an LCD monitor or TV. Thinvent Aero and Treo models are better suited to heavier everyday and business workloads.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Shuttle XS35 if you need a very slim, fanless PC for light computing and can mount it behind a display. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more processing power, much more memory and storage, and the option of built-in Wi-Fi for everyday, office or industrial workloads.
