The NComputing L400 is a thin client built on a low-power quad-core ARM platform, designed for vSpace Pro virtual desktop deployments with Quad-HD (2560 x 1440) playback, transparent USB redirection and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. Its closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which also uses a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage.
NComputing L400 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| NComputing L400 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Low-power quad-core ARM | ARM Cortex A53 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client |
| Video Output | Quad-HD via HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth |
| Operating System | vSpace Pro | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes integrated Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, while the L400 datasheet describes 10/100 Mbps Ethernet only.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R ships with Thinux Embedded Linux, a different software environment from the vSpace Pro platform the L400 is built for.
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The L400 is specified for Quad-HD (2560 x 1440) playback and vCAST Streaming, features the datasheet describes for vSpace Pro deployments.
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Both devices use quad-core ARM processors, so both suit lightweight virtual desktop and multimedia use.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing L400 if you are deploying vSpace Pro Desktop Virtualization in an SMB or education setting and need vCAST Streaming and vSpace Console management. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you want a compact ARM thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth running Thinux Embedded Linux.
