The HP EliteDesk 805 G8 is a Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and comes with Windows 11 Pro.
HP EliteDesk 805 G8 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | HP EliteDesk 805 G8 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 series | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64 | 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) |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without Wi-Fi | Available as Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has the same AMD processor maker and the same 64 GB RAM maximum as the HP EliteDesk 805 G8.
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The Thinvent Aero ships with Windows 11 Pro, while the HP EliteDesk 805 G8 specification lists Windows 10 Pro 64.
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The Thinvent Aero lets the buyer choose from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, a system without an OS, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Aero has four USB 3.0 ports and an M.2 SSD slot with 128 GB storage as standard, with storage up to 2 TB across the Aero range.
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The HP EliteDesk 805 G8 supports RAM up to 64 GB, which matches the Thinvent Aero's 64 GB configuration. We could not confirm the HP's core count or storage options from the available information.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 805 G8 if you need an HP-supplied system with Windows 10 Pro and its HP manageability features. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U if you want a Mini PC with the same 64 GB RAM ceiling, six cores, Windows 11 Pro, and the option to run Linux or no operating system.
