The query names the HP brand, and the facts we could confirm describe HP's small form factor desktops, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4, and HP laptops. We could not confirm the specifications or price of a single HP model, so the comparison below uses the HP small form factor desktop range, which is the category the query points to. The closest Thinvent alternatives are compact, fanless and mini PCs built around Intel Core processors.
HP Small Form Factor Desktops vs Thinvent Compact PCs
| HP Small Form Factor Desktops | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 | Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC, Intel Core i5 to i7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (HP range) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P to i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores (i5-1240P); 10 cores (i7-1255U) |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC | Industrial PC, fanless |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | FreeDOS; choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux | FreeDOS; choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC and the IPC5 both support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the RAM maximum of the HP small form factor desktops.
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The Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC uses a fanless passive cooling design with an aluminium housing, rated for 0°C to 50°C operation.
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The Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 offer 2 TB SSD options, and the Aero Mini PC has 128 GB SSD in the configuration shown.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a 40 mm tall steel and ABS housing and weighs 1.68 kg.
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The Thinvent products have the Intel Core processor family in common with the HP range. Where HP's specific processor model is not confirmed, we cannot state a direct chip match.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has no built-in WiFi in the configuration shown. The IPC5 with Core i7-1255U includes dual band Wi-Fi 5 and dual LAN.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP small form factor desktop if you want a compact desktop from HP's own range. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC for a compact, quiet desktop with up to 64 GB RAM and a choice of operating system. Choose a Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC if you need a fanless, rugged system for demanding environments.
