The HP t638 is a thin client built around an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, with dual display outputs and optional Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses the same Intel J1900 quad-core Celeron class, supports Windows 11 Pro and several other operating systems, and is fanless.
HP t638 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| HP t638 Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (SB-B-4_3-S128-19_1-X-11P-0) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel J1900 (Celeron 7th generation) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 64 GB | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | 2 (dual DisplayPort) | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| Wireless | Optional Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has a 128 GB SSD, which is higher than the 64 GB maximum listed for the HP t638.
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The Thinvent Neo S is fanless, using passive cooling.
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The Thinvent Neo S lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Neo S has one HDMI and one VGA output. The HP t638 supports two displays, so it can drive more screens than the Neo S.
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The Thinvent Neo S does not have Wi-Fi. The HP t638 has optional Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.
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Both products use a quad-core Intel Celeron-class processor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP t638 if you need dual display output and optional Wi-Fi 6. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need a fanless unit with a 128 GB SSD and a choice of operating systems.
