The HP T40 Thin Client is a thin client from HP's family of endpoint devices, which HP describes as supporting its Linux-based HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating systems. Thinvent's closest alternatives for a fanless thin client deployment are the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is the most compact option in our range, and the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor.
HP T40 Thin Client vs Thinvent Micro 5R and Neo S Thin Clients
| Feature | HP T40 Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 2.0 GHz | Up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not stated | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth | No WiFi |
| Operating System | HP ThinPro or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | Thinux Embedded Linux | DOS |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, while the Neo S does not include WiFi.
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The Thinvent Neo S offers 128 GB SSD storage, which is a larger local storage option than the Micro 5R's 16 GB eMMC.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R runs Thinux Embedded Linux, a Linux option comparable in approach to HP ThinPro.
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HP's family documentation states that HP Thin Clients can support between two and six displays at up to UHD/4K resolution, depending on model. Thinvent's Micro 5R lists one HDMI 2.0 port.
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For pfSense firewall deployments, Thinvent's Treo Mini PC range offers Dual LAN options, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, with Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a very compact, Linux-based endpoint with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need more local SSD storage and a traditional Intel processor, without wireless connectivity. For pfSense firewall deployments that need dual LAN ports and more memory, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is the stronger alternative.
