The NEC thin client named in this query runs NEC's own thin client operating system, ThinclST. The facts we could confirm describe it as a thin client platform that connects USB devices to virtual PCs and supports access from PCs, smartphones and tablets. Thinvent's closest match is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client, a fanless thin client with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, which can run Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems.
NEC Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| NEC Thin Client (ThinclST) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Celeron J1900 (7th Gen) | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Thin Client | Thin Client |
| Operating System | ThinclST | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless | Fanless |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
Key differences
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The Neo S runs Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no operating system. The ThinclST operating system is NEC's own platform.
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The Neo S has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, two DB9 RS232 serial ports and a parallel port, which suit legacy and industrial peripherals.
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The Micro 5R has built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, while the Neo S has no wireless option.
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The Neo S has a 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD configuration, against 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage on the Micro 5R.
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We could not confirm the NEC thin client's processor, memory, storage or cooling, so this table does not compare those values.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S if you need Windows 11 Pro or a serial and parallel port layout. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a compact, low-power thin client with built-in wireless and a Linux-based operating system.
