The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client built around quad-core processors for virtual desktop environments. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent® Aero Mini PC, which offers Intel Core processors from the Celeron N5095A up to the Core i7-1255U, with RAM options up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Wyse 5070 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
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| Processor | Quad-core processor (model not stated) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores (up to 2.9 GHz) | 10 cores (up to 4.7 GHz) |
| RAM | 4 GB to 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM | 4 GB to 32 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 8 GB maximum listed for the Dell Wyse 5070.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U provides 10 cores, against the quad-core processors of the Dell Wyse 5070.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer SSD storage from 32 GB up to 2 TB, and the Dell Wyse 5070 storage capacity is not stated here for comparison.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs are available with optional dual band Wi-Fi 5, while the Dell Wyse 5070 wireless options are not stated.
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The Dell Wyse 5070 is a purpose-built thin client, while the Thinvent Aero is a mini PC that can be configured with a wider range of processors and memory.
Which one should you choose?
If you need a compact thin client for a fixed virtual desktop deployment with modest memory needs, the Dell Wyse 5070 is a suitable reference point. If you need more memory, more cores or larger storage, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor is the stronger alternative.
