The HP Mini i7 is a Mini PC built around an Intel Core i7 processor, with one Ethernet port. Thinvent has the Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i7-1255U processor as the closest alternative. It runs the same Intel Core i7 family, and its maximum RAM and storage are higher than the HP configurations we could confirm.
HP Mini i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Mini i7 (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB (32 GB in this SKU) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (128 GB in this SKU) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 (dual LAN) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, where the HP Mini i7 has one.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo includes a keyboard and mouse set and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The HP Mini i7 has up to 16 cores, while the Thinvent Treo's Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini i7 if you want an HP-branded Intel Core i7 Mini PC and its configuration suits your needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need dual Ethernet, a higher RAM and storage ceiling, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.