The FriendlyElec NanoPC NT i2847 is a fanless embedded thin client built on the Intel Celeron N2847 processor, with support for up to 8 GB of DDR3L memory and up to three independent displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which also uses an Intel Celeron-class processor, the J1900 (7th generation), and has 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro.
FriendlyElec NanoPC NT i2847 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| FriendlyElec NanoPC NT i2847 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N2847 | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB DDR3L | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not confirmed (two 2.5" SATA bays and one mSATA connector are provided) | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Up to 3 independent displays | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) |
| Ethernet | 2 x RJ-45 Gigabit | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| USB | 6 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Serial/Parallel | 6 x COM ports | 2 x DB9 RS232 serial, 1 x DB25 parallel |
Key differences
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The Neo S has a 128 GB SSD included; the NT i2847 ships without built-in storage and has two 2.5" SATA bays and one mSATA connector for storage you add.
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The NT i2847 supports up to 8 GB of RAM, twice the 4 GB fitted in the Neo S, with the Neo S configured at 4 GB.
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The NT i2847 can drive up to three independent displays; the Neo S has HDMI and VGA.
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The NT i2847 has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and six COM ports, while the Neo S has one Gigabit Ethernet port and two RS232 serial ports plus a parallel port.
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The Neo S includes ready-to-use Windows 11 Pro and a choice of other operating systems, and uses fanless passive cooling.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the FriendlyElec NanoPC NT i2847 if you need three display outputs, more memory headroom, or dual Ethernet and multiple serial ports, and you plan to add your own storage. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you want a fanless thin client with a 128 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro already fitted, with HDMI, VGA and serial ports for standard thin client work.
