The Dell 292E is a Dell Wyse 7030 zero client built on the Teradici TERA2140 PCoIP processor, with four DisplayPort outputs, four USB ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port and VMware Horizon support. Its memory and flash are listed as 0 MB, so it runs entirely as a zero client that connects to virtual desktops. For buyers looking for a similar thin-client alternative, Thinvent's Micro 5R and Neo S thin clients are the closest matches in terms of purpose, while the Treo and Aero mini PCs offer far more local processing power.
Dell 292E vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| Feature | Dell 292E (Wyse 7030) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
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| Processor | Teradici TERA2140 PCoIP | ARM Cortex A53, up to 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron J1900, up to 2.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 0 MB | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB |
| Storage | 0 MB flash | 16 GB | 32 GB to 256 GB |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Display Outputs | 4x Display Ports | HDMI 2.0 (1) | Not stated |
| USB Ports | 4x USB | Not stated | Not stated |
| Networking | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (SKU VR-5R-o2-e16-5_2-W6-Thinux-0) | No WiFi (SKU SB-B-4_3-S128-19_1-X-DOS-0) |
| Operating System | VMware Horizon | Thinux Embedded Linux | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent's Neo S offers 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB to 256 GB of SSD storage, while the Dell 292E lists 0 MB of memory and flash.
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The Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with a 16 GB eMMC, giving it onboard storage and wireless connectivity that the Dell 292E does not list.
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The Dell 292E's specified strength is its four DisplayPort outputs and four USB ports, which are not stated for the Thinvent thin clients.
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The Teradici TERA2140 PCoIP processor in the Dell 292E is a dedicated zero-client chip, whereas Thinvent's models use general-purpose ARM and Intel processors.
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For users who need local computing power beyond a thin client, Thinvent's Treo and Aero mini PCs offer up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 292E if you need a dedicated PCoIP zero client for VMware Horizon virtual desktops with multiple display outputs. Choose a Thinvent thin client such as the Micro 5R or Neo S if you want a client with local RAM and storage, and a Thinvent Treo or Aero mini PC if you need full local processing.
