The HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Desktop Mini is a 2015 compact business mini PC built around AMD PRO A-series APUs (Carrizo), with the PRO A8-8600B processor and 8 GB of DDR3L-SDRAM memory at 1600 MHz. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which uses newer Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5 processors with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD PRO A8-8600B | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | 1.6 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3L | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi |
Product details for the Thinvent Treo range are listed on each product page. Specifications not listed above are "Not stated".
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, compared with the 8 GB stated for the HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Mini.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo processors are from newer generations (AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series and Intel 13th generation Core), with higher maximum clock speeds of up to 4.3 GHz and 4.5 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo range offers a choice of Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, while the HP wireless configuration is not stated.
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The HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Mini uses an AMD PRO A-series APU with integrated graphics and supports dual displays, along with HP's manageability and security features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Mini if you need a compact business desktop with HP's manageability features and existing support for dual displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger SSD storage and a newer processor for demanding business applications, multitasking or a longer-term deployment.
