HP i7 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

The HP Small Form Factor desktop with an Intel Core i7 processor is a compact desktop PC. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro. The Treo is available with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage.

HP Small Form Factor i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U)

Key differences

• The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 32 GB maximum for the HP searched configuration.

• The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of storage, compared with a 1024 GB maximum for the HP searched configuration.

• The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Without OS and DOS.

• The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports (2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet), a VESA mount, and a 12 V DC power input.

• The HP searched configuration has up to 20 cores, compared with 10 cores on the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U. The HP processor is the stronger choice for heavy multi-core work.

• We could not confirm the HP's dimensions, port layout or warranty terms, so they are not compared here.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the HP if you need the higher core count of the 14th Gen Core i7-14700 class and a standard Windows 11 Pro office desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U if you need more RAM and storage, a choice of operating systems, dual Ethernet ports, or a fanless-style embedded build for industrial or kiosk use.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U, Windows 11 Pro