The HP Desktop 13th Gen is a family of HP business desktops built on 13th Gen Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, a 13th Gen Intel Core i3 in a compact Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and Windows 11 Pro.
HP Desktop 13th Gen vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP Desktop 13th Gen (Intel Core i3) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores across the HP range | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2000 GB | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB in the Aero range) |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor desktop | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB RAM, against a 32 GB maximum for the HP Desktop 13th Gen.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. The HP Desktop 13th Gen is listed with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a 0°C to 35°C operating range and a steel and ABS housing. We could not confirm the HP Desktop 13th Gen's operating temperature range.
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The HP Desktop 13th Gen has up to 16 cores in its range, while the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the Core i3-1315U has 6 cores. The HP range has more processing cores.
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The HP Desktop 13th Gen has up to 2000 GB of storage. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is configured with a 128 GB SSD and can be ordered with up to 2 TB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Desktop 13th Gen if you need the highest core count in the 13th Gen range and a standard business desktop with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems, or a wide operating temperature range.
