The HP EliteDesk 800 G4 is an 8th generation Intel Core i5 desktop, with the i5-8500 processor and DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which offers Intel Core processors from i3 to Ultra 5 with up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i5-1240P and i5-1235U processors with up to 64 GB of RAM.
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G4 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to Ultra 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8500 (8th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U to Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 6 to 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 (stated configuration) | 4 GB to 64 GB | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (stated configuration) | 32 GB to 2 TB | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.3 GHz (Ultra 5 125U) | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option |
Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC offers RAM up to 64 GB, against the 16 GB configuration listed for the HP EliteDesk 800 G4.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC offers SSD storage up to 2 TB, so buyers can choose a much larger drive than the 256 GB stated for the HP model.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC is available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, a newer processor generation than the 8th Gen Core i5-8500.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G4 is a well-known business desktop with the i5-8500 six-core processor, which suits workloads that do not need the extra cores or memory of the newer Thinvent options.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC is offered with Wi-Fi 5 dual band as an option, while wireless details for the HP model are not stated here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G4 if you need an 8th generation Intel Core i5 desktop in a small form factor. Choose a Thinvent Aero or Treo Mini PC if you want newer Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
