Client Leger Wyse - Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives

The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client, a compact endpoint that runs a remote desktop or virtual desktop session. Its specific processor, memory and storage values could not be confirmed from the facts available to us, so this page compares the thin client category with the Thinvent thin clients closest in form factor and use. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, a fanless ARM-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Thinux™ Embedded Linux.

Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Micro 5R and Thinvent Neo S

Key differences

• The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has 128 GB SSD storage and runs Windows 11 Pro, with the choice of Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no OS.

• The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, with the same choice of Thinux™ as its only operating system.

• Both Thinvent thin clients are fanless and use passive cooling, with 0°C to 40°C operating temperature.

• The Neo S has a parallel port and two RS232 serial ports, which the Micro 5R does not have. The Micro 5R has a microSD slot, which the Neo S does not have.

• We could not confirm the Dell Wyse 5070's processor, memory, storage and operating system, so we have not compared those values.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client for a compact, fanless endpoint with Wi-Fi 6 that runs Linux. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client when you need Windows 11 Pro, 128 GB of SSD storage and legacy serial and parallel ports.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client

• Thinvent Neo S Thin Client