The HP Thin Client HSTNC-003-TC (model t5730) is a thin client. Its facts we could confirm are limited to its form factor and its general design, so this comparison covers that. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, with Windows 11 Pro as its operating system. The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client is the closest fanless option.
HP Thin Client HSTNC-003-TC vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| HP Thin Client HSTNC-003-TC | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th gen) | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, and lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the Neo S does not have.
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Both Thinvent models are fanless, and both are built for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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We could not confirm the HP HSTNC-003-TC's processor, memory, storage or operating system, so we have not compared those values.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client for a Windows 11 Pro desktop with 128 GB of SSD storage and four USB 2.0 ports. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client for a compact, fanless unit with built-in Wi-Fi 6 that runs Thinux Embedded Linux.
