The HP 280 G3 Small Form Factor PC is a business desktop sold with several Intel Core processors, including the i5 and i7 series, and runs Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12-core processor, which can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage and runs Windows 11 Pro.
HP 280 G3 Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | HP 280 G3 Small Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P (no WiFi) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P (dual band WiFi) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 series (i5-8500 listed) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 500 GB HDD listed (SSD not confirmed) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.52 kg | 1.52 kg |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the HP 280 G3 is rated for up to 32 GB.
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Larger SSD storage: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The HP 280 G3 is listed with a 500 GB HDD in its configurations.
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Newer operating system: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS. The HP 280 G3 ships with Windows 10 Home.
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Same processor family: Both products use an Intel Core i5 processor. The Thinvent Treo uses the 12th generation i5-1240P, while the HP 280 G3 listing names an 8th generation i5-8500.
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Wireless option: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 or without WiFi. We could not confirm the HP 280 G3's wireless specification.
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Trade-off: The HP 280 G3 is a full small form factor tower, while the Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC with a 1.52 kg chassis and VESA mount support. Buyers needing internal expansion slots may find the HP form factor more suitable.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP 280 G3 if you need a familiar Small Form Factor business desktop with Windows 10 Home and 32 GB RAM maximum. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i5-1240P if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and a choice of operating systems.
