The Google Chromebook thin client searched for here runs ChromeOS, and the facts we could confirm describe it as a thin client, with most Chromebooks shipping with 8 GB RAM and 128–256 GB SSD storage. Thinvent does not make a ChromeOS device. The closest Thinvent alternatives are its fanless Micro 5R, Neo S and Treo/Aero mini PCs, which run Thinux™ Embedded Linux and, on selected Treo and Aero models, Windows or Ubuntu.
Google Chromebook Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| Google Chromebook (thin client) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Most models 8 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB | Up to 32 GB (DDR5) |
| Storage | Most models 128–256 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client | Mini PC |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS also selectable) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Without OS, DOS also selectable) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless | Fanless | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Chromebook facts describe storage of 128–256 GB on most models.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM in the configuration shown here, compared with 8 GB on most Chromebooks.
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The Thinvent Neo S and Micro 5R are fanless thin clients, and the Neo S includes serial and parallel ports for legacy equipment.
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Thinvent thin clients run Thinux™ Embedded Linux, which includes Chromium and Mozilla Firefox browsers and RDP 10 support. ChromeOS is not available on Thinvent hardware.
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The Chromebook runs ChromeOS, which Thinvent products do not offer. Buyers who need that operating system should choose a Chromebook.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Google Chromebook if your requirement is ChromeOS itself. Choose a Thinvent product if you need a fanless thin client on Linux, a choice of Windows or Ubuntu, or a mini PC with larger RAM and storage. The Neo S suits low-power thin client deployments, and the Treo mini PC suits heavier workloads.
