The HP t520 Flexible Thin Client is a thin client from HP. We could not confirm the t520's processor, RAM, storage or operating system from the facts available, so this page compares the category and form factor rather than exact specifications. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, a fanless ARM-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, running Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
HP t520 Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| HP t520 Flexible Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | FreeDOS (choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 128 GB SSD storage and an Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 cores, and it can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and it is fanless with an aluminium housing.
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Both Thinvent models are fanless with an aluminium or steel housing and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
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We could not confirm the HP t520's processor, RAM, storage or wireless features, so we cannot make a full spec-by-spec comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R for a compact, fanless thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 that runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need local SSD storage and a choice of Windows 11 or Linux operating systems. For exact HP t520 specifications, see HP's official product page.
