The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client built around a quad-core processor, designed for secure, easy-to-manage virtual desktop environments and supporting ThinOS, ThinLinux and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent® Micro 5R Thin Client, which also uses a quad-core processor, in an ARM-based design with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.
Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| Dell Wyse 5070 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core processor | ARM Cortex A53 (4 core, up to 2.0 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB to 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM (2 slots) | 2 GB onboard |
| Storage | Not stated | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating System | ThinOS, ThinLinux, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Dell Wyse 5070 supports up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory, while the Thinvent Micro 5R has 2 GB of onboard RAM.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the provided details for the Dell Wyse 5070 do not state.
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The Dell Wyse 5070 offers a choice of ThinOS, ThinLinux and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, while the Thinvent Micro 5R ships with Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Dell Wyse 5070 is a high-performance thin client with a quad-core processor, and the Thinvent Micro 5R offers the same core count on an ARM architecture.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Wyse 5070 if you need a thin client that runs Windows 10 IoT Enterprise or ThinOS and can use up to 8 GB of memory for virtual desktop deployments. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth and a Linux-based thin client with a 4-core ARM processor.
