The NComputing MX100S is a fanless thin client kit with an ARM-based Numo2 system-on-chip, designed to connect to a vSpace server for shared desktops. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is also an ARM-based, fanless thin client. For buyers who want a Thinvent system with a wider choice of operating systems, the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client is also a candidate.
NComputing MX100S vs Thinvent Micro 5R and Thinvent Neo S
| NComputing MX100S | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Numo2 SoC (ARM) | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Embedded NComputing firmware (no local user OS) | Thinux Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor, the same processor family as the MX100S's ARM architecture, and is fanless with passive cooling.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes 128 GB of SSD storage and lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and the Neo S has an Ethernet port plus serial and parallel ports.
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The MX100S is designed as a vSpace Pro access device. The Thinvent systems run their own operating systems and do not include vSpace software.
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Details that we could not confirm for the MX100S, such as its exact RAM and storage, are shown as "Not confirmed" above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing MX100S if your deployment is built around vSpace shared desktops. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want a fanless ARM thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and a Linux-based OS. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a fanless thin client with local SSD storage and a choice of Windows or Linux.
