The HP Compaq Elite 8300 is a business mini PC from HP. The facts we could confirm describe it as an ultra-slim, small form factor desktop that supports 2nd and 3rd generation Intel Core processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which uses a newer 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and has up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Elite 8300 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compaq Elite 8300 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (2nd/3rd generation supported) | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Processor Generation | 2nd and 3rd generation Intel Core | 12th generation |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Max Frequency | Not confirmed | 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra-slim / small form factor desktop | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi model; a No WiFi version is also available |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | 1 × HDMI, 1 × VGA |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P, while the HP Elite 8300 is built around 2nd and 3rd generation Intel Core processors.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, and it can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or DOS, or run without an operating system.
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We could not confirm the HP Elite 8300's RAM, storage, operating system or wireless specifications, so we have not compared those points.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Elite 8300 if you need the exact HP Compaq model. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th generation Intel Core i5 with up to 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage, dual Ethernet and a choice of operating system.
