The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core processor, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i3-1315U, which also comes with Windows 11 Pro, dual band Wi-Fi 5 and a Mini PC form factor. Thinvent also has Core i5 and Core i7 versions of the Treo line.
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro Mini 400 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U (SKU) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (SKU) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (6E with external antenna and compatible router) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 6 cores in the i3-1315U. Both Thinvent versions support up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VGA port and an HDMI port, with four USB 3.0 ports at the rear and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and an aluminium, powder-coated housing, measuring 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm.
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The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 supports Wi-Fi 6E when used with an external antenna and a Wi-Fi 6E router. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 and a No WiFi option.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Mini 400 G9 if you want an HP-supported Mini PC with Intel Core processing, Wi-Fi 6E and Windows 11 Pro. Choose a Thinvent Treo if you need a Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, a choice of operating systems, or a VESA-mountable aluminium housing. The Core i5-1240P version suits heavier multi-threaded work, and the Core i3-1315U version suits lighter, everyday use.
