The HP All-in-One Core i3 (8th Gen) is an all-in-one desktop with an Intel Core i3 processor, a 21.5-inch screen and Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, which is a newer generation and supports up to 64 GB of RAM. Thinvent also has the Uno with Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, and with a choice of operating systems.
HP All-in-One Core i3 (8th Gen) vs Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC
| Feature | HP All-in-One Core i3 (8th Gen) | Thinvent Uno, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Uno, Intel Core i5-1240P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores | Up to 4 | 6 | 12 |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Display | 21.5-inch | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Uno supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum of the HP.
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The Thinvent Uno supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 1024 GB maximum of the HP.
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The Thinvent Uno with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against up to 4 cores on the HP.
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The Thinvent Uno has dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on the Wi-Fi models. We could not confirm the HP's wireless options.
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The HP ships with Windows 10 Home. The Thinvent Uno ships with Windows 11 Pro and can also run Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Uno has a 1920 × 1080 display with 250 nits brightness, a pop-up 2-megapixel camera, HDMI and VGA ports, and a Kensington lock.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP All-in-One Core i3 (8th Gen) if you need a Windows 10 Home desktop with an 8th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Uno if you need more RAM and storage, a newer processor generation, or an operating system other than Windows 10 Home.