The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is a business mini desktop built on 6th generation Intel Core processors. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and has no built-in Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and is available with or without Wi-Fi.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core (6th generation) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (32 GB in this configuration) | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD, up to 2 TB | 128 GB SSD, up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band variant available) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| 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, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is double the 32 GB maximum of the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, from the 13th generation Intel Core series. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini uses 6th generation Intel Core processors.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini has no built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini's operating system options.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini has one SATA port and one M.2 slot, so storage expansion is possible on both.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12V DC power input, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini uses a 90 W power supply.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini if you already run an HP business desktop environment built on 6th generation Intel Core hardware. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM headroom, built-in or optional Wi-Fi, a newer Intel Core processor, or a choice of operating systems including Linux.
