The HP Core i7 small form factor desktop is an Intel Core i7 desktop sold in a compact chassis, with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB storage, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has the same processor brand and series, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, Dual Band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro.
HP Core i7 Small Form Factor vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7)
| HP Core i7 Small Form Factor | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (no Wi-Fi) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No Wi-Fi |
| 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 Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i7 series as the HP Core i7 small form factor desktop, and both support up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual LAN, two USB 3.2 ports, three front USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium housing and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C, with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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We could not confirm the HP Core i7 small form factor desktop's exact processor model, cache size, port count or operating temperature range, so those details are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Core i7 small form factor desktop if you want an HP-branded compact desktop with Windows 11 Pro and Wi-Fi. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need the same Intel Core i7 series with a choice of operating system, dual LAN, a VESA mount and an aluminium housing, in either a Wi-Fi or no-Wi-Fi version.
