The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini is a business mini desktop that runs an Intel Core i5 processor, supports up to 128 GB of RAM and drives up to 3 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U, which has 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz and 8 GB of RAM, with wireless and Windows 11 Pro included.
HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | 8 GB (range 4 GB to 32 GB) | 64 GB (range 4 GB to 64 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD (range 32 GB to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (range 32 GB to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 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) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 2 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Thinvent Aero range goes up to 64 GB, against a 128 GB maximum on the HP.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core 5 120U uses Intel, the same processor maker as the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini, and has 10 cores.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini drives up to 3 displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Core 5 120U has 2 HDMI ports and 1 VGA port.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs come with a 2-metre power cable, operate from 0°C to 35°C and carry BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini if you need the highest RAM ceiling of 128 GB or support for 3 displays. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want Intel processors with a choice of operating system, wireless networking and a steel-and-ABS housing.
