HP EliteDesk 800 G8 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

The HP EliteDesk 800 G8 is a small form factor business PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, Wi-Fi, and support for up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM, running Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro in a compact mini PC chassis.

HP EliteDesk 800 G8 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo supports Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose from Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.

• The Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD maximum, and its Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores.

• The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each) and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.

• The HP EliteDesk 800 G8 supports up to 128 GB of RAM, which is higher than the Thinvent Treo's 64 GB maximum.

• The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish and is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation with 20% to 80% RH humidity.

• We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G8's core count or maximum storage capacity, so those points are not compared here.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 if you need the highest RAM ceiling of the two (up to 128 GB) and are working within the HP ecosystem on Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you want Windows 11 Pro or a choice of other operating systems, dual Ethernet ports, a VESA mount, and a rugged aluminium mini PC chassis rated for a wide operating temperature range.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U