The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold with Windows 10 Pro and a maximum of 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 12th generation processors, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and is built for the same compact desk-based use.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-6500T confirmed for one configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB SSD confirmed for one configuration | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Networking | Not confirmed | Dual Gigabit Ethernet (2 ports) | Dual Gigabit Ethernet (2 ports) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD. We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM's maximum storage beyond one 128 GB configuration.
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P with 12 cores. We could not confirm the core count of the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM's Core i5-6500T.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can ship with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM is sold with Windows 10 Pro.
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Networking: The Thinvent Treo has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band version is available. We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM's wireless or networking options.
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Ports: The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM is an upgradeable business desktop with a Q170 chipset. The Thinvent Treo has two USB 3.2 ports, four front USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM if you need a compact business desktop with a Core i5 processor and the Windows 10 Pro image already in use in your organisation. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th generation Core i5 with 12 cores, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the option to run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
