Fujitsu Futro S940N vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives

The Fujitsu Futro S940 is a thin client built around an Intel Pentium processor with up to 4 cores and runs the eLux RP 6 operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 with 4 cores, is fanless, and lets you choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro and Thinux Embedded Linux.

Fujitsu Futro S940 vs Thinvent Neo S and Thinvent Micro 5R

Key differences

• The Thinvent Neo S lets you choose between six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro. The Fujitsu Futro S940 is listed with eLux RP 6.

• The Thinvent Neo S uses the Intel Celeron J1900, a 4-core processor, so its processor class is comparable to the Pentium line of the Futro S940 at 4 cores.

• The Thinvent Neo S has 2 DB9 serial ports and a parallel port, which are useful for legacy peripherals.

• The Thinvent Micro 5R has built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. We could not confirm the Futro S940's wireless options.

• The Thinvent Neo S and Micro 5R are both fanless, so they have no moving parts to clean or replace.

• The Fujitsu Futro S940 has the Pentium processor line, and we could not confirm its RAM or storage capacity. Its eLux RP 6 operating system is a dedicated thin client OS with Scout Enterprise device management.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Fujitsu Futro S940 if your deployment is built on eLux RP 6 and Scout Enterprise management. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a fanless thin client with a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, and serial and parallel ports. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want a compact, low-power unit with Wi-Fi 6 running Thinux Embedded Linux.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, Intel J1900

• Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, ARM Cortex A53