The IGEL UD3 LX is a Linux thin client built on the AMD GX-412HC processor, with 2 GB of RAM and 4 GB of flash storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, and runs Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS. The Thinvent Micro 5R is a second option for buyers who need a smaller, lower-power Linux endpoint.
IGEL UD3 LX vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client and Micro 5R
| Feature | IGEL UD3 LX | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD GX-412HC | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB | Up to 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4 GB | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (other OS selectable) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Thermal Design | 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 supports up to 4 GB of RAM, twice the 2 GB maximum of the UD3 LX.
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The Thinvent Neo S has a 128 GB SSD, against the 4 GB of flash storage on the UD3 LX.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes 2 DB9 serial ports and a parallel port for legacy peripherals.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the Neo S does not have.
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The Thinvent Neo S and Micro 5R both use fanless passive cooling.
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The Thinvent Neo S can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or DOS.
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The IGEL UD3 LX is supplied with IGEL OS and managed through the IGEL Universal Management Suite. We could not confirm the UD3 LX's wireless options or cooling design from the available facts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need more RAM, a larger SSD, serial and parallel ports, or a choice of operating systems. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, fanless endpoint with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.
