The HP Z2 Small Form Factor workstation is a Mini PC sold with Intel Core processors, including Core Ultra 9 options. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core Ultra 5 and Intel Core i7 processors. We could not confirm the HP Z2's full processor list, memory maximum or storage maximum from the facts available to us, so those cells are marked "Not confirmed". Thinvent Treo models use the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and Core i7-1255U, and support Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.
HP Z2 Small Form Factor vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Z2 Small Form Factor Workstation | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 (series) | Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (small form factor) | 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) |
| Networking | Not confirmed | Dual LAN (2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet), dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in the Wi-Fi model | Dual LAN (2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet), dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in the Wi-Fi model |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI, VGA | HDMI 2.0, VGA |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the HP Z2 memory maximum is not confirmed in our facts.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs include a VESA mount, two Ethernet ports and an RS485 option.
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The Thinvent Treo with Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and uses DDR5 memory.
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The HP Z2 is listed with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, a processor class above the Core Ultra 5 and Core i7 models in the Thinvent Treo range.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS, while the HP Z2 operating system options are not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Z2 Small Form Factor if you need an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor in a workstation chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, two Ethernet ports, a VESA mount and a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system.
