The Dell Wyse C10 is a thin client that runs Wyse ThinOS. The facts available to us describe the C10LE, a model that connects to Citrix ICA and Microsoft RDP session services. The Thinvent Micro 5R is the closest match: a fanless thin client with an ARM Cortex A53 processor, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC storage, running Thinvent Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Both are built for remote desktop and session-based access.
Dell Wyse C10 vs Thinvent Micro 5R
| Dell Wyse C10 (C10LE) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | Maximum 0.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Maximum 0.125 GB | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client, fanless |
| Operating System | Wyse ThinOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Key differences
-
The Micro 5R has up to 2 GB of RAM against a 0.5 GB maximum on the Wyse C10, and 16 GB of eMMC storage against a 0.125 GB maximum.
-
The Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, and Bluetooth 5. We could not confirm the Wyse C10's wireless options.
-
The Micro 5R uses fanless passive cooling and has an HDMI 2.0 output.
-
The Micro 5R includes Chromium and Mozilla Firefox browsers, RDP 10 (RemoteFX, H.264/AVC), SSH and VNC shadowing, plus browser-based remote management.
-
The Wyse C10 runs Wyse ThinOS. The Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and that is the only operating system offered on this SKU.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Wyse C10 if you already run Wyse ThinOS and need to keep that environment. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you want more memory and storage, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, and a Linux-based thin client with browser and RDP support.
