The HP Micro Server is a compact server line from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with an ultra mini tower form factor and Intel Xeon processors. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is built on Intel Core and Celeron processors and sold with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and other operating systems. Thinvent does not offer a Xeon server, so the comparison below shows the Treo range against the HP Micro Server's compact form factor.
HP Micro Server vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Micro Server | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra mini tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM across two 32 GB modules. The HP Micro Server's RAM maximum is not confirmed in the facts we hold.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD, with up to 2 TB of storage, and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting, and it is built with an aluminium housing.
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The HP Micro Server is an Intel Xeon server platform, designed for server workloads. The Thinvent Treo range is built on Intel Core and Celeron client processors, so it is not a server platform.
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The HP Micro Server's Xeon processor and PCIe expansion are features the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Treo has no PCIe slot listed in its details.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Micro Server if you need an Intel Xeon server platform for on-premises, edge or NAS workloads. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop-class mini PC with Intel Core processing, up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems.
