The HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor is a business desktop PC built around an Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 processor with 2 cores. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest current alternative in a small form factor, with Intel processors from Celeron to Core i3, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP dc7700 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compaq dc7700 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (1.86 GHz) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 1 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 80 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional | 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, depending on SKU | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band (SKU Treo-i3_13-32_32-m2048-12_7-m-11P-0) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated | Aluminium, powder coated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 1 GB maximum for the dc7700.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against an 80 GB maximum for the dc7700.
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The Thinvent Treo has 6 processor cores, against 2 cores on the dc7700.
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The Thinvent Treo runs Windows 11 Pro and can also run Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or no operating system. The dc7700 ships with Windows XP Professional.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount, 4 front USB 2.0 ports and 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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The dc7700 is a fully supported legacy option for buyers who need Windows XP compatibility, which the Thinvent Treo does not offer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP dc7700 if you need to keep an existing Windows XP environment running on a small desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, faster processing and current Windows 11 Pro or Linux support in a compact, fanless-style aluminium housing with an operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C.
