The Centerm C92 is a compact thin client built around a dual core Intel SoC, offered with either a dual core CPU running WES7/WES8 or Centerm OS (Linux), or a quad core CPU running Win 10 IoT. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, with an Intel Celeron J1900 quad core processor and 4 GB RAM, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel and AMD processors with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage for fanless-style, space-saving deployments in industrial and standalone environments.
Centerm C92 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC and Neo S Thin Client
| Centerm C92 (Dual Core) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Intel dual core SoC | Intel Celeron J1900 | Intel Core i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Dual core | 4 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 4 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
| Operating System | WES7/WES8, Centerm OS (Linux) or Win 10 IoT | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PC models support up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM, while the Centerm C92 has no RAM capacity stated in the available details.
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Larger storage options: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD storage up to 2 TB, against storage that is not stated for the C92.
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More processor cores: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores, compared with the C92's dual core SoC.
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Wireless choice: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with or without Dual Band WiFi.
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Trade-off: the Centerm C92 is specified with support for Citrix ICA/HDX, VMware PCoIP and Microsoft RDP, and with a choice of Windows 10 IoT on its quad core version, which may suit buyers who need those platforms.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Centerm C92 if you need a compact thin client for virtual desktop access on the platforms it supports. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, larger RAM and SSD capacity, or a mini PC for more demanding standalone or industrial workloads.
