The HP ProDesk 600 G2 is a Small Form Factor business desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold with Windows 10 Home. Its maximum RAM is 64 GB. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
HP ProDesk 600 G2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 600 G2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-6500 in listed configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (listed configuration) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | No on-board Wi-Fi | No WiFi | No WiFi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) |
| Power Supply | 280 W | 12 V 7 A adapter | 12 V 7 A adapter |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm, 1.52 kg | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm, 1.52 kg |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Both Thinvent Treo models use Intel processors, the same family as the HP ProDesk 600 G2.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The listed HP configuration has a 256 GB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P with 12 cores. The HP ProDesk 600 G2 uses a 6th generation Intel Core i5.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs have two Ethernet ports, and each supports a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD. The HP ProDesk 600 G2 has three SATA ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting. The HP ProDesk 600 G2 is a Small Form Factor tower.
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Trade-off: the HP ProDesk 600 G2 has space for a PCIe card and a 5.25-inch optical drive bay. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have these.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 600 G2 if you need a Small Form Factor desktop that accepts add-in PCIe cards or an optical drive. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P if you want a newer 12th generation processor, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, Windows 11 Pro, and a compact design that fits behind a monitor.
