The HP Compaq t5730w is a thin client with a 1 GHz AMD Sempron 2100+ processor and 2 GB of internal memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with an Intel Celeron J1900 processor (4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz), which offers 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB to 256 GB of SSD storage.
HP Compaq t5730w vs Thinvent Thin Client Alternatives
| Feature | HP Compaq t5730w | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Sempron 2100+ | ARM Cortex A53 | Intel Celeron J1900 |
| Processor Frequency | 1 GHz | Up to 2.0 GHz | Up to 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | Not stated | 4 | 4 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB to 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB to 256 GB |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client | Thin client |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 | No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Neo S offers up to 8 GB of RAM, compared with 2 GB on the HP Compaq t5730w.
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Thinvent Neo S offers up to 256 GB of SSD storage, compared with 2 GB on the HP Compaq t5730w.
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Thinvent Neo S runs an Intel Celeron J1900 at up to 2.4 GHz, a higher clock speed than the 1 GHz AMD Sempron 2100+.
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Thinvent Micro 5R includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, which the HP Compaq t5730w listing does not state.
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The HP Compaq t5730w is a legacy model with a compact footprint of 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg), and the Thinvent alternatives are positioned as replacements for it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client if you need more memory and storage for multi-session or application-heavy desktop virtualization. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client if you want a compact unit with modern wireless connectivity and a small memory and storage footprint.
