The HP desktop computer set is an Intel Core i5 mini PC with up to 6 cores, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, and support for up to 3 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and has dual band Wi-Fi on most configurations.
HP Desktop Set vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP Desktop Computer Set | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel i5 14th 120U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 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 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against up to 6 cores for the HP desktop set.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM in the 12th generation configuration.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i5 processor family as the HP desktop set, and ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets you choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The HP desktop set can drive up to 3 displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an HDMI port and a VGA port, and we could not confirm its display count against the HP set's three displays.
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We could not confirm the HP desktop set's exact RAM and storage sizes, so a direct memory and storage comparison is not shown.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP desktop computer set if you want an HP-branded Windows 11 Pro desktop with Wi-Fi and support for up to three displays. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
