The Praim HW05 is a fanless industrial thin client built around the Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor, with 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM and dual-display support over HDMI and VGA. The closest Thinvent alternative for a compact, fanless-style industrial thin client is the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client, which uses a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor and 2 GB of RAM. For buyers who need a stronger x86 option in a similar industrial role, the Thinvent Neo S Thin Client with Intel Celeron J1900 is also a close match.
Praim HW05 vs Thinvent Thin Clients
| Feature | Praim HW05 (H9154 / H9119) | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client |
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| Processor | Intel Atom E3845 (quad-core, 1.91 GHz) / Quad Core 1.91 GHz | ARM Cortex A53 (4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz) | Intel Celeron J1900 (4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB / 8 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB / 64 GB flash | 16 GB eMMC | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Thin client | Thin client |
| Video outputs | 1 VGA + 1 HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | Not stated |
| Wireless | Factory option (802.11ac) | WiFi 6 and Bluetooth | No WiFi |
| Operating system | ThinOX V11 / Win 10 IoT 2019 LTSC | Thinux Embedded Linux | DOS |
| Operating temperature | -5°C to 50°C | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ingress protection | IP 40 | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Micro 5R offers WiFi 6 and Bluetooth as standard, whereas the Praim HW05 offers 802.11ac Wi-Fi only as a factory option.
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Thinvent Neo S includes a 128 GB SSD, compared with the 8 GB or 64 GB flash storage listed for the Praim HW05.
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The Praim HW05 offers dual-display output with both VGA and HDMI, and it is rated for an operating range of -5°C to 50°C with IP 40 dust protection.
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The Praim HW05 has the higher stated RAM option at 8 GB, while the Thinvent Neo S provides 4 GB as standard.
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The Praim HW05 is listed with a wide range of optional serial, SIM and SD expansion, which the Thinvent models do not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Praim HW05 if you need dual VGA and HDMI displays and a rated operating temperature and dust protection for harsh environments. Choose a Thinvent model if you prefer built-in wireless (Micro 5R), a larger SSD (Neo S), or the Intel x86 platform with a more capable storage option.
