The Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client is a thin client that runs Dell's ThinOS operating system, built for virtual desktop and cloud computing environments. Thinvent has thin clients that run Thinux™ Embedded Linux or Windows, and the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client is the closest match in form factor. Both are fanless thin clients designed for virtual desktop deployments.
Dell Wyse ThinOS vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client and Micro 5R Thin Client
| Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th Gen) | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | ThinOS | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux only |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, while the Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client runs ThinOS.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a fanless design with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and it is fanless.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a parallel port and two RS232 serial ports, which suit legacy peripherals.
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We could not confirm the Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client's processor, memory, storage, cooling or wireless specifications, so a full spec-by-spec comparison is not possible here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Dell Wyse ThinOS thin client if your deployment is built on Dell's ThinOS and its management tools. Choose a Thinvent thin client if you need a choice of operating system, such as Windows 11 Pro on the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, or Wi-Fi 6 on the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client.
