The Praim C22 is a compact thin client from the Praim Compact Dual Core range, with a VIA Eden X2 processor, 1 GB RAM and 2 GB flash storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which has a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC storage, and is designed for the same thin client role.
Praim C22 vs Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| Praim C22 (C9050) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | VIA Eden X2 (1 GHz) | ARM Cortex A53 (up to 2.0 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB flash | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Thin client |
| Video output | Up to 1920 x 1440 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wireless | Not stated | WiFi 6 and Bluetooth |
| Operating system | Not stated | Thinux embedded Linux |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers more memory: 2 GB RAM against the Praim C22's 1 GB.
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Thinvent offers more storage: 16 GB eMMC against the Praim C22's 2 GB flash.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R has four cores, while the Praim C22 processor's core count is not stated.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R includes WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and an HDMI 2.0 output.
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The Praim C22 uses an x86 VIA Eden X2 processor, while the Thinvent Micro 5R uses an ARM architecture. Software compatibility should be checked for your environment.
Which one should you choose?
The Praim C22 suits buyers who need a compact thin client with an x86 processor and already run Praim's management software. The Thinvent Micro 5R suits buyers who want more memory, more storage, built-in wireless and an HDMI 2.0 output in a thin client that runs Thinux embedded Linux.
