The NComputing L400 is a fanless ARM-based thin client built for vSpace Pro virtual desktops, with a quad-core processor, Quad-HD multimedia output and transparent USB redirection. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which also uses a fanless quad-core ARM design with Wi-Fi 6 and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Thinvent also has the Micro 6 Pro Mini PC and the Neo S Thin Client as alternatives.
NComputing L400 vs Thinvent Micro 5R, Micro 6 Pro and Neo S
| Feature | NComputing L400 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
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| Processor | ARM quad-core | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | ARM Cortex A55 (Amlogic S905X3) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client | Mini PC | Thin client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | Dual-antenna Wi-Fi, dual band | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 5R uses the same ARM Cortex A53 quad-core design class as the L400 and is also fanless, so it is a direct alternative for ARM thin client deployments.
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The Thinvent Neo S has 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of SSD storage, and can run Windows 11 Pro, which the Micro 5R and Micro 6 Pro do not offer.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has a 32 GB eMMC store and dual-antenna Wi-Fi, which the Micro 5R does not have.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. The Micro 6 Pro has Wi-Fi with dual antenna and dual band.
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We could not confirm the L400's RAM, storage, operating system or wireless specifications, so a full line-by-line comparison on those points is not possible from our side.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client for a fanless, ARM-based endpoint with Wi-Fi 6 and Linux. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need Windows 11 Pro and more RAM and SSD storage.
