The HP 280 G9 with Intel Core i3-13100 is a 13th Gen desktop sold with DOS and 8 GB of DDR5 RAM with a 512 GB SSD in the configuration described in the facts we have. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U is the closest Thinvent match: it uses a 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and lets you choose from six operating systems, including DOS.
HP 280 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP 280 G9 (Core i3-13100) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i3-1315U) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 (configuration shown) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (configuration shown) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro Tower PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | DOS | Windows 11 Pro (also: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum we could confirm for the HP 280 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1280 GB maximum we could confirm for the HP 280 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo has 6 cores, while the HP 280 G9's Core i3-13100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount. The HP 280 G9 is a micro tower.
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The HP 280 G9 ships with DOS. The Thinvent Treo lets you choose DOS too, along with Windows 11 Pro and Linux options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP 280 G9 if you want a micro tower with a Core i3-13100 and a fixed 8 GB DDR5 and 512 GB SSD configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more memory, more storage, a 6-core Core i3-1315U, or a choice of operating system.
