The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is a micro-form-factor business desktop that runs Intel Core i5 processors of the 6th generation. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and drives two displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is the closest match: it has 12 cores, supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and comes with Windows 11 Pro.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th and 13th gen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6th gen, Q170 chipset) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the HP's 32 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has 12 cores on the Intel Core i5-1240P, against the HP's 4 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro. The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is listed with Windows 10 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo can also run Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or be sold without an operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB. We could not confirm the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini's storage options.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is a 2015 design with a 6th generation Intel Core processor. The Thinvent Treo uses a newer 12th generation Intel Core i5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini if you need a compact business desktop with the Windows 10 Pro image already in place. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, Windows 11 Pro, or a choice of Linux or no operating system.
