The HP Desk Pro is a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold as a model family rather than one fixed configuration. Its maximum RAM is 32 GB and its operating system is Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is the closest alternative, with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Ultra 5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Desk Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Desk Pro | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i3 12th 1215U to i7 12th 1255U, i5 14th 120U, Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores | Up to 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the HP Desk Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P model has two Ethernet ports (Dual LAN) and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P model has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band in the wireless option and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port in every configuration.
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The HP Desk Pro's processor maximum is 14 cores. The Thinvent Treo's highest core count is 12. The HP Desk Pro has the higher core count on paper.
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We could not confirm the HP Desk Pro's storage options, so a storage comparison is not included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Desk Pro if you need the Intel Core i5 HP configuration with the 14-core maximum and Windows 11 Pro. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more than 32 GB of RAM, a choice of operating system, or Ethernet and VESA mounting options.
