HP sells a wide range of small form factor desktops, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and the HP Elite SFF 800 G9, and pricing depends heavily on the processor, memory, storage and configuration you choose. The search results for this query do not confirm specific HP pricing, so this page focuses on what you get for your money. Thinvent's Treo and Aero Mini PCs are compact alternatives that offer Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PCs
| HP Small Form Factor PC (HP ProDesk 400 G4 / Elite SFF 800 G9) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to Ultra 5 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 | |
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| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i3-1315U to Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 12 cores | 6 to 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers RAM up to 64 GB across its Treo and Aero Mini PCs, giving you room for heavier multitasking.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Aero line also offers a 32 GB SSD starting option for a lower entry point.
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Thinvent provides a choice of Intel Core, Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen processors, so you can match the processor to your workload.
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Thinvent models are available with or without Wi-Fi, letting you avoid paying for wireless hardware you do not need.
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HP's search results describe its small form factor PCs as space-saving, and the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and Elite SFF 800 G9 are established business desktops. Specific processor, memory and storage details for these models were not confirmed here, so an HP model may suit buyers who prioritise a particular HP support or business ecosystem.
Which one should you choose?
If you want a compact desktop with a broad range of processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and high storage capacity at a configuration you can tailor, a Thinvent Treo or Aero Mini PC is a strong fit. If you already rely on HP's business desktop ecosystem or have a specific HP model in mind, compare its configured price and specifications directly on HP's store before deciding.
