The Igel M330C is a thin client built around the VIA Eden X2 U4200 processor, with 2 cores and a maximum of 4 GB RAM and one Gigabit Ethernet port. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro.
Igel M330C vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Feature | Igel M330C | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | VIA Eden X2 U4200 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Ethernet | 1 port, Gigabit (1000 Mbit/s) | 1 port, 1000 Mbps |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 4 cores, against 2 cores on the Igel M330C.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a 128 GB SSD. We could not confirm the Igel M330C's storage configuration.
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The Thinvent Neo S uses fanless passive cooling and has 4 USB 2.0 ports and 1 USB 3.0 port, plus HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Igel M330C's maximum RAM is 4 GB, the same as the Thinvent Neo S's 4 GB configuration.
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The Thinvent Neo S has 2 front serial ports (DB9 RS232) and a parallel port (DB25 IEEE 1284). The Igel M330C's port list is not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Igel M330C if you already run an Igel UD3 deployment and need a like-for-like replacement. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need more processor cores, a 128 GB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
