HP's Small Form Factor PCs, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and the HP Elite SFF 800 G9, are compact desktops built around Intel Core processors for office and business computing. Thinvent offers industrial and mini PCs built on Intel Core 12th generation processors, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The closest Thinvent match for a compact HP desktop is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, and the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 for higher-end needs.
HP Small Form Factor PCs vs Thinvent Industrial and Mini PCs
| HP Elite SFF 800 G9 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P to i7-1255U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H or i7-12700 (per listing) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P to Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores, 20 threads (i7-12700 listing) | 6 cores | Up to 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB | 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | i5-1240P: No WiFi; i7-1255U: Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent's Industrial PC IPC5 and Aero Mini PC both offer RAM up to 64 GB, matching the top configuration of the HP Elite SFF 800 G9.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U offers dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi, in a rugged industrial chassis.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is a compact mini PC option with an Intel Core i3-1215U processor and up to 2 TB of storage.
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The HP Elite SFF 800 G9 listing shows a 12-core Intel Core i7-12700 and 4.9 GHz base frequency, a higher core count than the Thinvent i3-1215U.
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Wireless and networking options differ by model; the HP listing does not state Wi-Fi details in the provided facts.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Small Form Factor desktop for general office or business computing where a standard desktop chassis is preferred. Choose a Thinvent mini or industrial PC when you need a compact or rugged system with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage, particularly for industrial environments.
