The HP Mini PC is a compact desktop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 processor, support for up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, and Windows 11 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which uses the same Intel Core i7 series and has up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro.
HP Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U)
| Feature | HP Mini PC (Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i7-1255U) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 12 cores / 20 threads | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | 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 Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, with no OS and DOS also available.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and a RS485 option.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a VESA mount, which the HP Mini PC is not confirmed to offer.
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The HP Mini PC uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 with 12 cores and 20 threads, and it has Wi-Fi 6, while the Thinvent Treo has 10 cores with Wi-Fi 5.
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The HP Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC matches both of these maximums.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini PC if you need the 12-core Core i7-12700 and Wi-Fi 6 in a compact desktop running Windows 11 Home. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a Core i7 Mini PC with dual Ethernet, a VESA mount, and a choice of operating systems such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux.
