The HP Flexible Thin Client is a compact desktop thin client that runs HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, a fanless thin client with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. For a Linux-based thin client, the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
HP Flexible Thin Client vs Thinvent Neo S and Micro 5R
| HP Flexible Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron J1900 (4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz) | ARM Cortex A53 (4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz), Rockchip RK3528 |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | None | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating System | HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has a fanless design with steel housing, and has Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Neo S has a parallel port and two DB9 RS232 serial ports for legacy peripherals.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and an HDMI 2.0 output, in an aluminium housing that weighs 0.15 kg.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, with Chromium and Mozilla Firefox browsers, RDP 10 and VNC shadowing.
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The HP Flexible Thin Client runs HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. We could not confirm its processor, memory or storage specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need Windows 11 Pro or a choice of Windows, Linux or DOS, along with serial and parallel ports. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a small, fanless Linux thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.
