The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini is a micro-form-factor business mini PC that runs Gen9 Intel Core processors and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is the closest match in form factor, processor maker and maximum RAM, and it has up to 2 TB of SSD storage with a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Gen9) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| USB | Not confirmed | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated | Aluminium, powder coated |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the HP facts do not confirm a storage maximum for the 800 G5 Mini.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of five operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and a no-OS option, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P configuration has 12 cores, against 10 cores on the i5-1335U configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo lists an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a housing made from aluminium.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini has a 64 GB RAM maximum, which matches the Thinvent Treo. The HP maximum is not higher, so RAM is an equal point.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini is designed to sit on the back of a monitor, and the Thinvent Treo also includes a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1335U configuration includes dual band Wi-Fi 5, while the i5-1240P configuration is supplied without Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini if you need an established HP business mini PC with 9th generation Intel Core processors. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a Gen12 or Gen13 Intel Core i5 with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system, and a VESA mount.
