The NComputing L400 is an ARM-based thin client with four cores, LEAF OS and support for two displays, built for virtual desktop access. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which also uses a quad-core ARM processor, is fanless, and runs Thinux Embedded Linux.
NComputing L400 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| NComputing L400 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client (ARM Cortex A53) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM, quad-core | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | LEAF OS | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Display outputs | Drives up to 2 displays | 1 HDMI 2.0 output |
| 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 with dual-band support and Bluetooth 5. We could not confirm the L400's wireless options.
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The Micro 5R is fanless, with passive cooling and an aluminium housing.
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The Micro 5R includes a microSD slot, two USB 2.0 ports and a 100 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The L400 drives up to two displays. The Micro 5R has one HDMI 2.0 output.
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The L400 runs LEAF OS. The Micro 5R runs Thinux Embedded Linux, which includes Chromium and Mozilla Firefox, RDP 10 for remote display, VNC shadowing and browser-based remote management.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NComputing L400 if you need LEAF OS and dual-display output for a virtual desktop setup. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you need a single-display, fanless thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and a Linux operating system with built-in remote display tools.
