The HP Elite SFF 800 G9 is a small form factor business desktop that uses Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 12th Gen (Alder Lake) processors with DDR5-4800 memory and flexible storage. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PC lines, which offer Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP 800 G9 SFF vs Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs
| HP Elite SFF 800 G9 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5/i7/i9 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | DDR5-4800 UDIMM (capacity not stated) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to two PCIe Gen4 SSDs and two HDDs | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Expansion | Four native PCIe slots, 11 USB ports, serial ports | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, with Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U.
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The HP Elite SFF 800 G9 offers greater expansion, with four native PCIe slots, up to two PCIe Gen4 SSDs plus two HDDs, and 11 USB ports.
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The HP Elite SFF 800 G9 supports Intel Core i9 processors, which are not part of the Thinvent Aero or Treo range.
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Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs are offered with a choice of Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no WiFi, and run DOS as standard in the configurations listed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Elite SFF 800 G9 if you need maximum expansion, PCIe slots and Intel Core i9 options for business desktop deployments. Choose a Thinvent Aero or Treo Mini PC if you want a compact industrial-style mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a smaller footprint.
