The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client built on an Intel Celeron-class processor, with up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory and the Wyse ThinOS 9.1 operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, which uses an Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 cores and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Neo S Thin Client
| Dell Wyse 5070 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4105 (Not confirmed for all configurations) | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | eMMC and optional M.2 SATA SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Wyse ThinOS 9.1 (also ThinOS 8.6, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Networking | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, no WiFi |
| Serial/Parallel Ports | Not confirmed | 2 DB9 RS232 serial ports, 1 DB25 parallel port |
Key differences
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The Dell Wyse 5070 supports up to 8 GB of RAM, twice the 4 GB fitted to the Thinvent Neo S.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client is fanless, with passive cooling, and has a 128 GB SSD fitted as standard.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a DB9 RS232 serial port (two) and a DB25 parallel port, which are useful for legacy industrial equipment.
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The Thinvent Neo S lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, as well as running with no OS.
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The Dell Wyse 5070 runs Dell's Wyse ThinOS, which the Thinvent Neo S does not offer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Wyse 5070 if you need ThinOS or a larger memory ceiling of up to 8 GB. Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you want a fanless unit with an SSD, serial and parallel ports, and a choice of Windows 11 Pro or Linux.
