The Dell Wyse 3040 is an entry-level x86 thin client with an Intel Celeron processor, running Wyse ThinLinux. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses the same Intel Celeron J1900 processor family (4 cores) and ships with Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS.
Dell Wyse 3040 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Specification | Dell Wyse 3040 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client (Ubuntu Linux) |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron | Intel Celeron J1900 (4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz, 2 MB cache) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client, fanless |
| Operating System | Wyse ThinLinux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi |
| Ports | Not confirmed | HDMI, VGA, 1 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0, 2 DB9 serial, 1 parallel, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Steel, powder coated, 204 × 186.5 × 53.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S uses the same Intel Celeron J1900 family as the Wyse 3040 class of entry-level thin clients, so both target light productivity and basic multitasking.
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The Thinvent Neo S lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS. Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS is the pre-installed system.
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The Thinvent Neo S is fanless, with passive cooling, and rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a legacy serial and parallel port set (2 DB9 RS232 and 1 DB25 IEEE 1284), which the Wyse 3040 is not confirmed to offer.
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We could not confirm the Dell Wyse 3040's RAM, storage, port layout or wireless options from the available information, so those cells are marked Not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Wyse 3040 if you want Dell's Wyse ThinLinux image and Dell's management tools. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS as the pre-installed system, the option to switch to Windows 11 or other operating systems, a fanless steel chassis, and legacy serial and parallel ports.
