HP makes a wide range of computers, including small form factor business PCs such as the HP 290 G1 and HP ProDesk 400 G4. We could not confirm the specific processor, RAM and storage of the HP model you searched for, so this comparison covers the HP range in general terms. The closest Thinvent alternative for a compact business desktop is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is available with Intel Core Ultra 5, Intel Core i3 to i7, AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Celeron processors.
HP Computer vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Small Form Factor Business PC (HP 290 G1 / ProDesk 400 G4) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 32 GB DDR5 | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro. Also available: Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 × 1000 Mbps | 1 × 1000 Mbps |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (HP desktop specification) | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 12 cores, against 8 GB DDR4 and 4 cores on the Celeron N5095A model.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB RAM in configurations with Intel Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual Ethernet ports on the Core Ultra 5 model, and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD. Model specifications for the HP 290 G1 and ProDesk 400 G4 are on HP's support pages, and we could not confirm their drive configuration here.
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The HP 290 G1 specification lists a power supply of 45 W to 200 W. The Thinvent Treo uses a 12 V 5 A adapter.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP small form factor business PC if you want HP's business desktop line and its service options. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with a choice of operating systems, including Linux and DOS, or if you need higher RAM and more processing cores.