The HP compact PC in this comparison is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U. It has the same Intel Core i7 class, the same 64 GB RAM maximum and a 2 TB SSD, and it runs Windows 11 Pro.
HP Compact Core i7 PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compact Core i7 PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen i7-12700 listed) | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro; also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose the operating system. Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Without OS and DOS are all available.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. We could not confirm the Ethernet port count of the HP PC.
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The Thinvent Treo has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a 20% to 80% RH humidity range, non-condensing. It also includes a VESA mount.
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The HP PC lists 12 cores against 10 for the Thinvent Treo. This is a point in the HP PC's favour for multi-core work.
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Both products use Intel Core i7 processors and support 64 GB of RAM.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP compact PC if you want a Windows 11 Home system with a 12-core Intel Core i7. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need the same Intel Core i7 class with a choice of operating system, dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 and a VESA mount.
