The HP t5720 is a thin client from 2006 built around a VIA Eden processor, with USB 2.0 ports, VGA output and optional wireless networking. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with Intel Celeron J1900, which offers a more modern processor, more memory and a 128 GB SSD in a thin client form factor.
HP t5720 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Feature | HP t5720 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (Intel J1900) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | VIA Eden (C7 architecture) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB DDR3 (up to 8 GB) |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB SSD (32 GB to 256 GB) |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client |
| Video Output | VGA | Not stated |
| USB | USB 2.0 | Not stated |
| Wireless | Optional | No WiFi |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Neo S offers a 4-core Intel Celeron J1900 processor running up to 2.4 GHz, while the HP t5720 uses a VIA Eden processor.
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Thinvent Neo S provides up to 8 GB of RAM and storage options from 32 GB to 256 GB, giving more room for modern virtual desktop workloads.
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The Thinvent Neo S is a newer platform than the HP t5720, which dates from 2006.
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The HP t5720 includes optional wireless networking, whereas the Neo S configuration shown is without WiFi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP t5720 if you need to maintain an existing deployment that already relies on its VIA Eden platform, VGA output and USB 2.0 ports. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you are looking for a newer thin client with a quad-core Intel processor, more memory and solid-state storage for virtual desktop use.
