The HP Thin Client family is a range of compact desktop and mobile thin clients that run HP ThinPro (Linux) or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. Thinvent's Micro 5R, Neo S and Treo Mini PC lines are the closest alternatives, offering a range of processors from ARM Cortex A53 to Intel Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5, with RAM options up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
HP Thin Client Family vs Thinvent Thin Client and Mini PC Alternatives
| HP Thin Client Family | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron J1900 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop, mobile | Thin client | Thin client | Mini PC |
| Operating System | HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | Thinux Embedded Linux | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Ethernet, fiber-optic and wireless depending on model | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Display Support | Two to six displays up to UHD/4K depending on model | HDMI 2.0 | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, a higher maximum than the HP Thin Client family's stated specifications.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range offers Intel Core Ultra 5, Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, with dual LAN on selected models.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with Thinux Embedded Linux, matching the HP family's Linux-based operating system choice.
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HP's family includes mobile thin clients and zero clients for VMware and PCoIP environments, which Thinvent's current range does not cover.
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HP's documented security features include AMD memory guard and an embedded OS, while Thinvent's Treo range is described with Dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Thin Client family if you need zero clients for VMware, mobile thin clients, or HP's ThinPro and Windows IoT options. Choose a Thinvent alternative if you need higher RAM and storage ceilings, a choice of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors in a mini PC form factor, or a low-cost Linux thin client with Wi-Fi 6.