The HP desktop on Amazon is an Intel Core i7 mini PC with up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, support for up to three displays, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U. It is also an Intel Core i7 mini PC with Windows 11 Pro, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The Thinvent Treo i7 model uses the same processor family as the HP desktop's i7 series.
HP Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Desktop (Amazon) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (Treo-i7_12l-32_32-m2048-12_7-m-11P-0) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Treo-i5_12-32_32-m2048-12_10-m-11P-0) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 20 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up 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 (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 32 GB maximum for the HP desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with 1 TB for the HP desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo i7 has two Ethernet ports. The HP desktop has one.
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The Thinvent Treo i7 uses the Intel Core i7-1255U, the same processor family as the HP desktop's i7 series.
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The HP desktop can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The HP desktop has the higher core count, at up to 20 cores. The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP desktop if you need up to three displays or a higher core count. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, more storage, two Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating system. It also suits buyers who need a rugged aluminium housing for fast, steady performance in dusty or hot environments.
