The Vcloudpoint S100 is a fanless thin client with a dual-core A20 processor, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port and support for up to two displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is also a fanless thin client with Wi-Fi, a 4-core ARM Cortex A53 processor, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage.
Vcloudpoint S100 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| Vcloudpoint S100 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | A20 Dual Core | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | 2 | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Cooling | Fanless (all solid-state) | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Optional external 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 2 (VGA, HDMI) | HDMI 2.0 (1) |
| USB | 4 × USB 2.0 | 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Pro, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, Windows Server editions | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Micro 5R has a 4-core processor. The S100 has 2 cores.
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The Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 on board. The S100 needs an optional external Wi-Fi module.
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The Micro 5R has a microSD slot. The S100 has no card slot listed in its datasheet.
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The S100 supports up to two displays and has a VGA port. The Micro 5R has one HDMI 2.0 output.
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The S100 supports Microsoft Windows operating systems. The Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and the buyer cannot choose Windows for this SKU.
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The S100 has four USB 2.0 ports. The Micro 5R has two.
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The Micro 5R has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of eMMC storage. We could not confirm the S100's RAM or storage capacity.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Vcloudpoint S100 if you need Windows-compatible thin client software, dual-display output or more USB 2.0 ports. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want a fanless 4-core thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 that runs Linux.
