The Dell Z90D7 is a thin client with a 1.65 GHz AMD G-T56N dual-core processor, Wi-Fi, and Windows Embedded Standard 7. The closest Thinvent alternative in form factor is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, a fanless ARM-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. For a Windows-based thin client, the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client is the nearer match.
Dell Z90D7 vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| Dell Z90D7 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD G-T56N | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 32 GB | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded Standard 7 | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless Passive Cooling | Fanless Passive Cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S supports up to 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD storage, against the Z90D7's maximum of 8 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. Its storage is larger.
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The Thinvent Neo S runs Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS. The Z90D7 runs Windows Embedded Standard 7.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has 4 processor cores against the Z90D7's 2, and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R and Neo S are both fanless, with passive cooling.
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The Z90D7 has a higher RAM maximum of 8 GB. The Thinvent Neo S has 4 GB fixed.
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The Thinvent Neo S has no WiFi in this configuration. The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6.
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We could not confirm the Z90D7's cooling design or its exact Wi-Fi standard.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, fanless thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Linux. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a Windows-based thin client with more storage and a choice of operating systems.
