The NEC Thin Client is a thin client sold by NEC, and the facts available for it describe a box-type unit with a quad-core processor (the US310e, also badged as the t180 / Atrust). The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent® Neo S Thin Client, which is also an Intel quad-core thin client with 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB to 256 GB of SSD storage. Thinvent also offers the Treo Mini PC range for buyers who need more memory and storage.
NEC Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| NEC Thin Client (US310e) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core processor | Intel® Celeron J1900 | ARM® Cortex A53 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 1 GB to 2 GB (Linux version: 1 GB) | 4 GB to 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Box type | Thin client | Thin client |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 IoT or Linux (per product listing) | DOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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Thinvent Neo S supports up to 8 GB of RAM, where the NEC unit's stated memory is 1 GB to 2 GB.
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Thinvent Neo S offers up to 256 GB of SSD storage; the storage for the NEC unit is not stated.
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Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the NEC unit's specifications do not state.
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The NEC unit is a box-type thin client with a quad-core processor, so its processing core count is comparable to the Thinvent quad-core models.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a higher ceiling for heavier workloads.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you want an Intel quad-core thin client with more RAM and a choice of SSD sizes than the NEC unit's stated specification. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need larger memory and storage, or the Thinvent Micro 5R if built-in wireless and an ARM-based design are your priority.
