For knowledge workers (Office, browser, CRM, ERP), a Pi 5 with 8GB RAM feels indistinguishable from a local PC. Latency is determined by network and VDA hosting, not the Pi. Heavy graphics, CAD, or video editing will disappoint—that is a VDI limitation, not the Pi’s fault.
The critical question for any thin client is: Does it feel like a local PC? With Citrix’s High Definition User Experience (HDX) technology, the answer is increasingly "yes," but with caveats specific to the ARM architecture.
USB redirection can be quirky. Some multi-function printers or specialty medical devices may fail. Always test your exact hardware.
For knowledge workers (Office, browser, CRM, ERP), a Pi 5 with 8GB RAM feels indistinguishable from a local PC. Latency is determined by network and VDA hosting, not the Pi. Heavy graphics, CAD, or video editing will disappoint—that is a VDI limitation, not the Pi’s fault.
The critical question for any thin client is: Does it feel like a local PC? With Citrix’s High Definition User Experience (HDX) technology, the answer is increasingly "yes," but with caveats specific to the ARM architecture.
USB redirection can be quirky. Some multi-function printers or specialty medical devices may fail. Always test your exact hardware.