Wyse ThinLinux is the Linux-based operating system used on Dell Wyse thin clients. Thinvent does not sell Wyse ThinLinux devices. The closest Thinvent alternatives are thin clients that run Thinux™ Embedded Linux, a Linux-based system for thin client use. The Thinvent Micro 5R is the closest match for a compact, fanless Linux thin client, and the Thinvent Neo S is the closest match for a fanless Intel-based thin client with four cores.
Wyse ThinLinux vs Thinvent Micro 5R and Thinvent Neo S
| Wyse ThinLinux (Dell Wyse) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Wyse ThinLinux | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (other options: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless Passive Cooling | Fanless Passive Cooling |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual band, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI, VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Neo S has 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, against 2 GB and 16 GB eMMC on the Thinvent Micro 5R.
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The Thinvent Neo S can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no OS. The Thinvent Micro 5R runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux only.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. The Thinvent Neo S has no WiFi, but has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Neo S has a VGA port and two DB9 RS232 serial ports, which the Thinvent Micro 5R does not have. The Thinvent Micro 5R has a microSD slot, which the Thinvent Neo S does not have.
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Both models are fanless, with passive cooling and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is the smaller unit, at 110 mm × 106 mm × 21 mm, with an aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R for a small, fanless Linux thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. Choose the Thinvent Neo S for a fanless thin client with more memory, more storage, a choice of operating systems, and serial and VGA ports.
