The NComputing EX500 is a thin client with a 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron J3455 (quad-core, up to 2.3 GHz burst), up to 4 GB RAM, up to 64 GB eMMC storage and LEAF OS. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses a quad-core Intel Celeron J1900 with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD and runs Windows 11 Pro.
NComputing EX500 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| NComputing EX500 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J3455 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 64 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | LEAF OS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | No WiFi |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 |
| Ethernet | 1 (Gigabit) | 1 (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 128 GB of SSD storage, against up to 64 GB of eMMC on the EX500.
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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, no OS or DOS. The EX500 runs LEAF OS.
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The Thinvent Neo S is fanless, with passive cooling and a steel housing.
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The EX500 has Wi-Fi, and the Thinvent Neo S is sold without WiFi.
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The EX500 can drive two displays, and the Thinvent Neo S has one HDMI and one VGA port.
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The EX500 has a newer Celeron model (J3455, up to 2.3 GHz burst), while the Thinvent Neo S uses the J1900 (up to 2.4 GHz).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the EX500 if you need LEAF OS, built-in Wi-Fi and dual-display output for virtual desktop access. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a fanless thin client with 128 GB SSD storage and a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro.
