The Dell Wyse thin client is a thin client, and the facts available to us confirm its form factor but not its full specification set. The Dell Wyse 3040 is described by Dell as its smallest and lightest thin client, with flexible mounting options. Thinvent's closest match is the Thinvent Micro 5R, a fanless ARM-based thin client that uses the same thin client form factor. For buyers who need a Windows-capable thin client, the Thinvent Neo S is the nearer match.
Dell Wyse Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| Dell Wyse 3040 / 5070 | Thinvent Micro 5R | Thinvent Neo S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless | Fanless |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S is a fanless thin client with a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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The Thinvent Neo S has up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256 GB SSD. We could not confirm the Dell Wyse 3040 or 5070 RAM and storage figures.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 built in, and a fanless aluminium housing.
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The Thinvent Neo S has serial and parallel ports for legacy peripherals, which the Micro 5R does not have. The Micro 5R has a microSD slot instead.
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We could not confirm the Dell Wyse processor, operating system or wireless options from the available facts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R for a compact, fanless, Linux-based thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6. Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need Windows 11 Pro, more RAM and larger storage, or serial and parallel ports.
