The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is a compact business mini desktop with Intel Core processors and Wi-Fi 6. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a mini PC with Intel Core processors and dual-band Wi-Fi, and which can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro Mini 400 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen Core i5-12500T in the listed configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores / 12 threads (i5-12500T) | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to DDR5 (16 GB in the listed configuration) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB PCIe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is listed with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM in the configuration we reviewed, and its memory support is described as up to DDR5.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P model has 12 cores, against 6 cores in the HP configuration we reviewed.
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The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is stronger on storage capacity, with support for up to 4 TB of PCIe SSD storage, against 2 TB for the Thinvent Treo.
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The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, and a choice of wireless or no-WiFi variants.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (dual LAN), 1000 Mbps each. The Thinvent Treo also has an RS485 option, a VESA mount, and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, and DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Mini 400 G9 if you need Wi-Fi 6 or the largest SSD capacity. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, dual LAN, serial connectivity, or a choice of operating systems.
