The Winbee 4000 BVX is a thin client that runs Linux, with an Intel-architecture VIA C7 processor and up to 2 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD storage, and is available with Ubuntu Linux, Windows 11 Pro, or several other operating systems.
Winbee 4000 BVX vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Winbee 4000 BVX | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | VIA C7, 1.6 GHz | Intel Celeron J1900 (4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4 GB (IDE flash) | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (buyer can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS) |
| Displays | 1 (VGA) | 2 (HDMI and VGA) |
| Ethernet | 1 port, 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1 port, 1000 Mbps |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has up to 4 GB of RAM, twice the 2 GB maximum of the Winbee 4000 BVX.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a 128 GB SSD. The Winbee 4000 BVX supports up to 4 GB of IDE flash storage.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client can drive two displays through HDMI and VGA. The Winbee 4000 BVX drives one display through VGA.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a fanless passive cooling design and a steel housing.
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The Winbee 4000 BVX has a PCI expansion slot, which the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client does not have. The Neo S has a parallel port and two serial ports on its front panel.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a USB 3.0 port and four USB 2.0 ports, and supports a choice of operating systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Winbee 4000 BVX if you need a Linux thin client that works with a PCI expansion card. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need more RAM, faster built-in storage, dual-display output, or a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro.