The HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF is a compact business desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G processor, with DDR4-2666 memory and SSD storage. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PC lines, which offer AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series and Intel Core processors with RAM options up to 64 GB.
HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF vs Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs
| Feature | HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF (AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB, DDR4-2666 (up to 64 GB) | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (NVMe supported) | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero and Treo Mini PCs support RAM up to 64 GB, matching the upper limit of the HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF while offering DDR4 and, on some models, DDR5 memory.
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Thinvent's storage range runs from 128 GB or 32 GB up to 2 TB SSD, giving buyers a wider choice of capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U provides 10 cores, while the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U provides 6 cores.
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Thinvent offers Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) as an option on most configurations, where the HP specifications do not state wireless support.
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The HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF is built on an older AMD Ryzen PRO 3000 Series processor, while the Thinvent options use newer AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series and Intel Core processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 705 G5 SFF if you need a known, established business desktop with an enterprise-oriented SFF chassis. Choose a Thinvent Aero or Treo Mini PC if you want newer processors, a wider range of RAM and storage options, and optional Dual Band Wi-Fi 5.
