Thinos Wyse

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

Key differences

• 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.

• 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.

• The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and it is fanless.

• The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a parallel port and two RS232 serial ports, which suit legacy peripherals.

• 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.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, Intel Celeron J1900

• Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, ARM Cortex A53