The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client built around a quad-core processor for virtual desktop environments, supporting ThinOS, ThinLinux and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. Its stated memory is two SODIMM slots, 4 GB to 8 GB of DDR4. The closest Thinvent alternatives for quad-core, low-power deployments are the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client and Thinvent Treo Mini PCs built on Intel Celeron N5095A.
Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Alternatives
| Feature | Dell Wyse 5070 | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel N5095A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core processor | Intel Celeron J1900 | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB to 8 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR3 | 2 GB onboard | 4 GB to 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ThinOS, ThinLinux, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | DOS | Thinux embedded Linux | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | WiFi 6 and Bluetooth | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 32 GB, against the Wyse 5070's stated maximum of 8 GB, which gives more headroom for heavier virtual workloads.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB SSD, a wider range than the 32 GB to 256 GB SSD listed for the Neo S.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes WiFi 6 and Bluetooth, which the Wyse 5070 specifications do not list.
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The Wyse 5070 offers ThinOS and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, which the Thinvent alternatives do not list; choose the Wyse platform if those operating systems are required.
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The Wyse 5070 is a purpose-built thin client with a quad-core processor, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a general mini PC with a wider range of memory and storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Wyse 5070 if you need ThinOS or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise for a managed virtual desktop deployment. Choose a Thinvent alternative if you need more memory, larger SSD storage or wireless connectivity: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A for higher RAM and storage, or the Thinvent Micro 5R for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth at a compact thin-client size.
