IGEL thin clients run IGEL OS on Intel Celeron processors, with up to 4 GB of RAM and support for up to four displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which also uses an Intel Celeron processor (J1900, 4 cores) with 4 GB of RAM. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and can be configured with Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
IGEL Thin Client vs Thinvent Neo S and Thinvent Micro 5R
| IGEL Thin Client (CL600i-6N) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron (CL600i-6N: Intel J4105) | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | IGEL OS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI 2.0 |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless | Fanless |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S uses the same Intel Celeron processor family as the IGEL CL600i-6N (the J4105 and J1900 are both Celeron-series chips). Its 4 GB of RAM matches the IGEL maximum.
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The Thinvent Neo S lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS. IGEL OS is the only operating system named for the IGEL product in the facts we hold.
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The Thinvent Neo S has a fanless passive cooling design, a 128 GB SSD, and an Ethernet port rated at 1000 Mbps.
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The Thinvent Neo S has two HDMI-class and VGA outputs in its listed display ports, so it does not match the four-display capability named for the IGEL product. Where multi-monitor support is the priority, confirm the display count before ordering.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is a compact ARM-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, running Thinux™ Embedded Linux. It has less RAM and storage than the IGEL product.
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We could not confirm the IGEL product's storage or cooling design, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the IGEL thin client if IGEL OS and four-display output are required. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need an Intel Celeron thin client with 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB SSD, a fanless design, and a choice of operating system. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R for a compact, low-power ARM thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6.
