The Dell Wyse 5070 is a thin client, a compact computer built to run remote desktop sessions and light business applications. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which is also a thin client with a fanless design. We could not confirm the Dell Wyse 5070's processor, memory, storage or operating system details from the sources available to us, so the comparison below focuses on the Thinvent products and the form factor.
Dell Wyse 5070 vs Thinvent Thin Client Options
| Feature | Dell Wyse 5070 | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528), 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux Embedded Linux (only option) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has Windows 11 Pro with a choice of five other operating systems, and the Thinvent Micro 5R runs Thinux Embedded Linux.
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Both Thinvent thin clients use fanless passive cooling, which means no fan to clean or replace.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, while the Thinvent Neo S has an Ethernet port and no wireless option.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a VGA port and serial and parallel ports, which suit older display and peripheral setups.
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We could not confirm the Dell Wyse 5070's specifications, so a side-by-side specification comparison on those points is not included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a small, fanless thin client with wireless connectivity and a Linux-based operating system. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need a Windows 11 Pro thin client with more memory, SSD storage and legacy ports.
