The Raspberry Pi 4 is a single-board ARM computer with a maximum of 4 GB RAM and up to 2 displays. Its thin client form factor and RDP use make it a candidate for remote desktop access. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is also an ARM-based, fanless thin client with Thinux Embedded Linux and RDP 10 support.
Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client vs Thinvent Micro 5R
| Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53, Rockchip RK3528 |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI 2.0 |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client supports up to 4 GB RAM, while the Thinvent Micro 5R has 2 GB.
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The Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client drives 2 displays. The Thinvent Micro 5R has one HDMI 2.0 output.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 with dual band and Bluetooth 5 built in.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is fanless with passive cooling and has a rated operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C, with 20% to 80% RH humidity range.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes RDP 10 (RemoteFX, H.264/AVC), VNC shadowing, browser-based remote management and SSH for remote display in Thinux Embedded Linux.
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We could not confirm the Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client's processor, storage, operating system or cooling details, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Raspberry Pi 4 Thin Client if you need more RAM or two display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want a fanless, industrial-rated thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and a ready-to-use Thinux Embedded Linux system for RDP sessions.