The NEC thin client terminal named in your search is a thin client, and the facts we could confirm describe it as a Thin Client form factor running NEC's ThinclST thin client OS. We could not confirm the full specifications of the specific NEC model, including its processor, memory, storage and display outputs. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Micro 5R, a fanless ARM-based thin client, and the Thinvent Neo S, a fanless Intel-based thin client. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is also listed for buyers who need a more powerful Windows machine.
NEC Thin Client vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| NEC thin client terminal | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | ARM Cortex A53 (Rockchip RK3528) | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | ThinclST (NEC) | 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 has a Windows 11 Pro operating system, with Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, and DOS also available to choose.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and runs the Thinux Embedded Linux operating system, with Chromium and Mozilla Firefox browsers and RDP 10 remote display support.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes 128 GB of SSD storage and 4 GB of RAM, and has two serial ports and a parallel port.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has a fanless, aluminium housing and weighs 0.15 kg, and is designed for an operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it has a VESA mount. It does not have a fanless design.
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We could not confirm the NEC thin client's processor, memory, storage or wireless specifications, so a direct performance comparison is not included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R for a compact, fanless Linux-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6 and a low-power ARM processor. Choose the Thinvent Neo S for a fanless thin client that runs Windows 11 Pro and includes SSD storage and serial ports. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a Windows mini PC with a higher-performance Intel Core Ultra processor and more memory and storage.
