The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 is a business-class small form factor desktop built around 10th generation Intel Core processors, with DDR4 memory and up to 128 GB of RAM supported. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC chassis.
HP EliteDesk 800 G6 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G6 (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10700 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4-2933 (up to 128 GB supported) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Storage range: The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is configurable from 32 GB up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Intel Core i7 configuration is listed with 512 GB.
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Memory headroom: Thinvent's Aero and Treo lines offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, compared with the 16 GB base configuration of the HP model listed here. The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 supports up to 128 GB in total, which is higher than the Thinvent maximum.
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Processor generation: The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 uses a 10th generation Intel Core i7, whereas the Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses a newer 12th generation Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores.
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Compact design: Both are compact desktop systems; the Thinvent Aero Mini PC is built as a mini PC with flexible wireless options (Wi-Fi 5 dual band or no WiFi).
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Trade-off: The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 supports a larger maximum RAM capacity, so buyers needing 96 GB or 128 GB of memory may find it the better fit.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 if you need a proven business SFF platform with very high RAM expansion up to 128 GB. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a newer 12th generation Intel Core i7 with up to 2 TB of SSD storage and 64 GB of RAM in a compact mini PC.
