The Dell Wyse thin client runs Dell's ThinOS operating system, a virtual desktop platform built for Citrix, Microsoft and VMware environments. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, and the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is a fanless ARM-based unit running Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Both are thin clients, so they fit the same role as the Wyse range.
Dell Wyse ThinOS vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | ThinOS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Neo S has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux, where the Dell Wyse unit runs ThinOS.
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The Neo S has four USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port, plus two DB9 RS232 serial ports and a parallel port for legacy peripherals.
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The Micro 5R includes built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and has a microSD slot for expansion.
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Both Thinvent units are fanless, with no moving parts, and are rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Micro 5R uses ARM architecture and runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux with Chromium and Mozilla Firefox browsers and RDP 10 support, so it is suited to browser-based and remote desktop work.
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We could not confirm the Dell Wyse unit's processor, memory, storage and wireless specifications, so this table compares only the values we can verify.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need an x86 platform with more RAM and storage, a choice of operating systems, and legacy serial and parallel ports. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you need a compact, fanless unit with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth for remote desktop and browser-based access.
