The Fujitsu Futro S720 is a thin client with an AMD G-series GX-217GA dual-core processor, up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of mSATA storage, running eLux RP embedded Linux. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which uses a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, and runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Both are thin clients with Wi-Fi and support for two displays. The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, with an Intel J1900 processor, is also a fanless alternative with 4 GB of RAM.
Fujitsu Futro S720 vs Thinvent Micro 5R and Thinvent Neo S
| Fujitsu Futro S720 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD G-series GX-217GA | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 2 GB | Up to 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 64 GB mSATA | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | eLux RP (Embedded Linux) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Yes | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI 2.0 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Cooling | Passive | Fanless Passive Cooling | Fanless Passive Cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 4 cores against the Futro S720's 2 cores, with a 128 GB SSD in place of the Futro S720's mSATA storage, which is up to 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has 4 cores and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5. It has one HDMI output, while the Futro S720 can drive two displays.
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The Futro S720 can be configured with up to 4 GB of RAM, the same as the Thinvent Neo S, and more than the Thinvent Micro 5R's 2 GB.
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The Thinvent Neo S comes with Windows 11 Pro and can also be set up with Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or without an operating system. The Thinvent Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux only.
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The Futro S720 has a backpack form factor that mounts behind a display. We could not confirm the Futro S720's wireless module details beyond its Wi-Fi support.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, fanless thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth for Linux-based server-based computing. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need four cores, a 128 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro, or if you need a wired-only client with more storage than the Futro S720 has.
