Citrix does not make thin client hardware. Citrix is a virtual desktop and application delivery software platform, so a thin client is the endpoint that connects to a Citrix session. The search for "best thin client for Citrix" is therefore a search for hardware that runs the Citrix Workspace app and connects to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Thinvent has thin client, mini PC and industrial PC models that can serve as Citrix endpoints, and the closest match depends on the workload. We could not confirm the specific Citrix-certified models or Citrix Ready validation status of the hardware, so please check the current Citrix HCL before purchase.
Citrix Endpoint Hardware vs Thinvent Thin Client Lines
| Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, Intel Celeron J1900 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, ARM Cortex A53 | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th gen) | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB | Up to 32 GB DDR5 (8 GB to 64 GB range) | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD (128 GB to 2 TB range) | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Mini PC | Thin Client |
| Operating System | FreeDOS (choice: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS) | FreeDOS (choice: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS) | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Treo Mini PC has the highest headroom for multi-session and multi-monitor VDI, with up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM in this configuration and a 64 GB maximum across its range.
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The Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage and two Ethernet ports, while the Neo S has a 128 GB SSD and one Ethernet port.
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The Neo S and Micro 5R are fanless, passive-cooled units. The Treo Mini PC does not have fanless cooling listed in its details.
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The Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 built in, and runs Thinux Embedded Linux with Chromium, Firefox and RDP 10 support. The Treo and Neo S do not have Wi-Fi in these configurations.
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The Neo S has a 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron platform with parallel and serial ports, which suits legacy peripheral connections. The Treo Mini PC does not have a parallel port listed in its details.
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The Micro 5R is the smallest and lowest-cost-to-run option in the set, with 2 GB RAM for light task-worker sessions.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Treo Mini PC for knowledge-worker or power-user Citrix sessions that need more RAM, storage and processor cores. Choose the Neo S or Micro 5R for light, task-based Citrix endpoints where a fanless, compact device and a simple Linux or DOS setup are the priority.
