The HP Pro Mini 260 G9 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold with Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 (12th and 13th generation options), which is also a Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro and dual-band Wi-Fi available.
HP Pro Mini 260 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Pro Mini 260 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD, 256 GB in base configuration | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum stated for the HP Pro Mini 260 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with a 2 TB SSD. The HP base configuration has a 256 GB SSD, and we could not confirm the maximum storage for the HP.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports in some configurations, and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo supports Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system, in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P uses a 12-core processor, and the i5-1335U uses a 10-core processor. We could not confirm the HP's core count.
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The Thinvent Treo has a rated operating range of 0°C to 40°C with 20% to 80% humidity, non-condensing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Mini 260 G9 if you want an HP-branded Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro and HP's own support and warranty options. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 if you need a 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems, or a rated operating range for industrial or embedded use.
