Atrust T170W

The Atrust T170W is a thin client that runs Windows Embedded Standard 7 on an Intel Cedar Trail dual-core processor, with support for two displays. Thinvent does not offer a thin client with the same processor or operating system. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with an Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro.

Atrust T170W vs Thinvent Neo S and Thinvent Micro 5R

Key differences

• The Neo S has four processor cores against the T170W's two, and it can drive a VGA and an HDMI display at the same time, the same as the T170W's dual-display setup.

• The Neo S runs Windows 11 Pro, so buyers who need a current Windows release can choose it. The T170W runs Windows Embedded Standard 7.

• The Neo S has 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD. We could not confirm the T170W's memory or storage.

• The Neo S is fanless, with passive cooling and a steel housing.

• The Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the T170W's facts do not describe.

• The T170W has a dual-core Intel Cedar Trail processor, and the Neo S has a quad-core Intel Celeron. The Micro 5R uses an ARM processor, so it differs in architecture from both.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need an Intel-based thin client with four cores, a 128 GB SSD and a choice of Windows 11 Pro or Linux. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, fanless thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, running Thinux Embedded Linux.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, Intel Celeron J1900

• Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, ARM Cortex A53