The HP 280 G2 Small Form Factor PC is a desktop built around an Intel Core i5 processor, with a maximum of 32 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and ships with Windows 11 Pro.
HP 280 G2 Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP 280 G2 Small Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) desktop | 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 (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available in the dual-band SKU) | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available in the dual-band SKU) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is double the 32 GB maximum of the HP 280 G2.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Treo SKUs listed here include a 2048 GB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo includes two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The HP 280 G2 is a traditional small form factor desktop, while the Treo is a mini PC, so it is smaller in size, with dimensions of 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P uses the same Intel Core i5 processor family as the HP 280 G2 series. We could not confirm the HP 280 G2's exact processor model or core count from the available specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP 280 G2 if you need a traditional SFF desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 32 GB of RAM for general office work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, dual Ethernet ports, and a choice of operating systems.
