The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 is a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor and support for up to 64 GB of RAM. It has no built-in Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-14th 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No WiFi (SKU Treo-i5_12-32_32-m2048-12_7-X-11P-0) or Wi-Fi 5, dual band (SKU Treo-i5_12-32_32-m2048-12_10-m-11P-0) | No WiFi (SKU Treo-i5_14-8-m2048-12_7-X-11P-0) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the HP EliteDesk 800 G2. It ships with 64 GB as standard.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 has no built-in Wi-Fi, so an external adapter is needed for wireless networking.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with a 2 TB SSD and lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has 1000 Mbps Ethernet, two USB 3.2 ports, dual LAN options and a VESA mount.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 has a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G2's processor model, core count, storage or operating system from the information we reviewed, so those cells are left as not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 if you already have HP mini PCs in your environment and need its specific configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of storage, optional Wi-Fi 5 and a choice of operating systems in a compact, fanless-free mini PC built for industrial and embedded deployments.
