The Winbee Thin Client HCL is a thin client from the HCL WINBee range, based on the WINBee 4000 BVX model. It runs Linux and uses an Intel-based platform with a single display output and one Ethernet port. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which also uses an Intel processor and a fanless design, and has more memory and storage. The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client is an alternative for buyers who need a smaller, lower-power device.
Winbee Thin Client HCL vs Thinvent Neo S and Thinvent Micro 5R
| Winbee Thin Client HCL (WINBee 4000 BVX) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (Intel J1900) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client (ARM Cortex A53) | |
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| Processor | Intel-based platform (VIA C7 1.6 GHz per listing) | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 | 2 GB onboard |
| Storage | Up to 4 GB | 128 GB SSD (dual SSD option) | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (other OS options: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Displays | 1 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has up to 128 GB of SSD storage per drive and 4 GB of RAM, against a Winbee maximum of 4 GB storage and 2 GB RAM.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, a VGA port and a HDMI port, and four USB 2.0 ports plus one USB 3.0 port.
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The Thinvent Neo S and Micro 5R both use fanless passive cooling.
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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 Winbee listing includes a parallel port and two serial ports, which the Thinvent Neo S also has (one DB25 parallel port and two DB9 serial ports).
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We could not confirm the Winbee's cooling method, wireless support or core count from the available facts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need more memory, faster SSD storage and a 1000 Mbps network port in a fanless design. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you need a small, low-power device with built-in wireless connectivity and can work with Thinux Embedded Linux.
