The HP t638 is a thin client built around the Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, with a maximum of 16 GB RAM, one Gigabit Ethernet port, optional Wi-Fi, and HP ThinPro as its operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses the Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core processor, is fanless, and runs Windows 11 Pro. It is a good alternative for buyers who need a compact, fanless thin client with Windows.
HP t638 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Feature | HP t638 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (view product) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | eMMC / M.2 SATA | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | HP ThinPro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | Optional (802.11ac) | No WiFi |
| Ethernet | 1x 10/100/1000 | 1000 Mbps |
| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI, 1x VGA |
| USB | 3x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S is fanless, with passive cooling and a steel housing.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can also choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT, Without OS or DOS.
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The Thinvent Neo S has 128 GB of SSD storage, and it includes legacy ports: a VGA output, two DB9 RS232 serial ports and a parallel port.
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The HP t638 supports up to 16 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Neo S has 4 GB.
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The HP t638 has optional Wi-Fi and a DisplayPort output. The Thinvent Neo S has no Wi-Fi and no DisplayPort; it has a VGA output instead.
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The HP t638 runs HP ThinPro. The Thinvent Neo S has no ThinPro option.
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The Thinvent Neo S uses the same Intel Celeron processor family as the HP t638 (Celeron J-series, quad-core), in its J1900 model.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP t638 if you need HP ThinPro, optional Wi-Fi, or up to 16 GB of RAM for a virtual desktop environment. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a fanless thin client with Windows 11 Pro, 128 GB of SSD storage, and legacy serial and parallel ports.
