The NComputing RX300 is a cloud-ready thin client built on the Raspberry Pi 3 platform, with dual-band WiFi and gigabit Ethernet. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which also uses an ARM processor, supports Wi-Fi 6 dual-band wireless, and runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
NComputing RX300 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| NComputing RX300 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Raspberry Pi 3 platform (ARM) | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| WiFi | Dual-band 5/2.4 GHz (RX300+) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit (RX300+) | 100 Mbps |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5. We could not confirm the RX300's Wi-Fi standard.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is fanless, with passive cooling and a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R supports HDMI 2.0, two USB 2.0 ports and a microSD slot.
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The RX300 has gigabit Ethernet. The Micro 5R has 100 Mbps Ethernet, so the RX300 is faster on wired networking.
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The RX300 is built for NComputing's vSpace virtualization. The Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, which includes RDP 10 and VNC shadowing for remote display.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing RX300 if your deployment is built around NComputing's vSpace virtualization and you need gigabit wired networking. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you want an ARM thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, a fanless design, and a Linux environment that supports RDP 10 and browser-based remote management.
