The Huawei CT3200 is an ARM Cortex-A17 thin client terminal with 1GB DDR3 memory, 4GB eMMC storage and Linux OS. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which uses a 4-core ARM Cortex A53 processor with 2GB onboard RAM, 16GB eMMC storage and Thinux embedded Linux. For buyers who need more capacity, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range offers far higher memory and storage options.
Huawei CT3200 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| Feature | Huawei CT3200 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1315U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A17 1.8GHz | ARM Cortex A53, up to 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i3-1315U, up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 2 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 4 GB eMMC | 16 GB eMMC | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client terminal | Thin client | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Linux | Thinux Embedded Linux | DOS |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Not stated | Not stated |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Power Consumption | Less than 7W | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | WiFi 6 and Bluetooth | Dual Band WiFi (selected models) |
Key differences
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Higher memory: The Thinvent Micro 5R offers 2GB onboard RAM against the CT3200's 1GB DDR3, and the Treo Mini PC goes up to 64 GB.
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Greater storage: The Micro 5R provides 16GB eMMC against 4GB on the CT3200, and the Treo Mini PC scales up to 2 TB SSD.
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Higher clock speed: The Micro 5R's processor reaches up to 2.0 GHz, compared with 1.8 GHz on the CT3200.
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Wireless connectivity: The Micro 5R includes WiFi 6 and Bluetooth, which the CT3200 listing does not mention.
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Performance scale: The Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U provides six cores and up to 4.5 GHz, suited to heavier workloads than a basic thin client.
Which one should you choose?
The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client is the closest match for buyers replacing a CT3200-style thin client, with more memory, storage and wireless connectivity in a similar role. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits users who need a full desktop-class system with substantially more RAM and storage.
