The HP Business Mini Desktop PC is a 1-liter mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, two DisplayPort outputs and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses an Intel Core i5 processor and has Dual Band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. Its RAM and storage ceilings are higher than the HP's.
HP Business Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Business Mini Desktop PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | 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 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports | 2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports |
| Display outputs | 2 (DisplayPort) | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the HP's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the HP's 256 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, and we could not confirm the HP's Ethernet specification.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The HP drives two displays through DisplayPort, and the Thinvent Treo drives its displays through one HDMI and one VGA port.
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Both products use an Intel Core i5 processor, so the Thinvent Treo can match the HP's processor family while offering more memory and storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Business Mini Desktop PC if you want a compact Windows 11 Pro desktop with Intel Core i5, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and two DisplayPort outputs for a dual-display office setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and storage, dual Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating system.
