The Igel M300C is a compact thin client from IGEL Technology GmbH with a VIA Eden 800 MHz processor, up to 1 GB of DDR2 memory, five USB 2.0 ports and a DVI-I output. For business and industrial buyers looking for a modern alternative, the closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 128 GB SSD storage.
Igel M300C vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Igel M300C | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (Intel J1900) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client (ARM Cortex A53) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | VIA Eden 800 MHz | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | DDR2-533 SO-DIMM, up to 1 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB DDR3 | 2 GB |
| Storage | IDE / Compact Flash | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop thin client | Thin client | Thin client |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | Thinux embedded Linux |
Key differences
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Thinvent Neo S offers up to 8 GB of RAM, against the Igel M300C's stated maximum of 1 GB.
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Thinvent Neo S offers SSD storage from 32 GB up to 256 GB, while the Igel M300C uses IDE and Compact Flash storage.
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The Thinvent Neo S processor runs up to 2.4 GHz with 4 cores, a higher clock speed than the Igel M300C's 800 MHz VIA Eden.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the Igel M300C does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need more memory, SSD storage and a faster processor for business applications. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you need a compact device with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 for wireless deployments.
