The NComputing M300 is a thin client kit that lets one host PC serve several users over Ethernet, with each M300 kit including three client devices. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, a fanless ARM-based thin client that runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux and supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.
NComputing M300 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| NComputing M300 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5. We could not confirm the M300's wireless options.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is fanless, using passive cooling.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.0 output, one microSD slot and a 100 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The M300 is designed to share one PC with up to 45 users, a multi-user capacity that a single-user thin client does not provide.
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We could not confirm the M300's processor, RAM, storage or operating system specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing M300 if your goal is to share one host PC across many users in classrooms, computer labs, training rooms or libraries. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, fanless thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 that runs a Linux-based operating system.
