The NComputing MX100S is a thin client kit designed for affordable desktop computing and virtualization. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, an ARM Cortex A53 thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 that runs Thinux embedded Linux. Thinvent also offers Neo S and Treo lines if you need more memory or processing power.
NComputing MX100S vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| Feature | NComputing MX100S | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Operating System | Not stated | Thinux embedded Linux | DOS |
| Form Factor | Thin client kit | Thin client | Thin client |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S offers RAM of 4 GB to 8 GB and SSD storage of 32 GB to 256 GB, options the MX100S details in this comparison do not state.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5 as standard, giving wireless connectivity out of the box.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R provides HDMI 2.0 output and a speaker output port.
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The MX100S is a 3-in-1 kit for desktop virtualization, a use case the Thinvent range does not describe in the same way; the NComputing product is built around its own virtualization software.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing MX100S if you want a complete 3-in-1 desktop virtualization kit from NComputing. Choose a Thinvent thin client if you need onboard wireless connectivity, a choice of Linux or DOS operating systems, or more storage and memory with the Thinvent Neo S.
