HP sells a wide range of desktop computers, including small form factor models such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and HP Elite SFF 800 G9. The facts available for this comparison describe HP's form factors and product pages rather than full processor, memory and storage specifications, so this page compares HP's compact desktop category with the Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PC lines, which offer published configurations across Intel Core, Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors.
HP Small Form Factor PCs vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| Feature | HP Elite SFF 800 G9 (small form factor) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 32 GB (configuration shown) | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 options | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 options |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM options up to 64 GB, with 2 TB SSD storage across the line.
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The Thinvent Treo range covers Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, i5 and i7, Intel Core Ultra 5, and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, so buyers can match a processor class to their workload.
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Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) is available on selected Thinvent Treo configurations, alongside No WiFi versions.
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HP's small form factor range is described as offering space-saving designs and powerful performance, and the HP Elite SFF 800 G9 is a documented SFF desktop model.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP small form factor PC if you already buy within HP's business desktop ecosystem and want a familiar SFF design. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact system with a published range of Intel and AMD processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of wireless options.
