The HP Core i5 desktop is a tower or small-form-factor PC built around Intel Core i5 13th-generation processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U, a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 mini PC with 64 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD.
HP Core i5 Desktop vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP Core i5 Desktop (13th Gen) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 13th Gen | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores (Core i5-13500) | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB across the Aero range) |
| Form Factor | Tower / Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (buyer can choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the HP Core i5 desktop is listed with a maximum of 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a mini PC form factor measuring 198 × 187 × 40 mm and weighing 1.61 kg. The Thinvent unit uses a steel and ABS housing, has a 12V DC power supply, and is rated for operation from 0°C to 35°C.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has two 2.0 USB ports, two 3.2 USB ports, and four front USB 2.0 ports, plus a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The HP desktop has a higher core count, with the Core i5-13500 listed at 14 cores, compared with 10 cores on the Thinvent Aero Mini PC's Core i5-1335U.
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We could not confirm the HP desktop's operating system, so the table does not compare it with Thinvent.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Core i5 desktop if you need a tower or small-form-factor desktop with a higher core count. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems, and a 0°C to 35°C operating range.
