The HP ProDesk 400 G4 is a compact business mini desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500T processor, with DDR4 memory and a small form factor designed for office and workplace use. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers newer Intel and AMD processors, a wider choice of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in the same compact mini PC form factor.
HP ProDesk 400 G4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Feature | HP ProDesk 400 G4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-8500T | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB (SFF), DDR4-2400 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 (configuration in listing) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with Intel Core i5-1240P offer up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF limit of 16 GB.
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Thinvent Treo models are available with up to 2 TB SSD storage, giving more room for business data.
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Newer processor generations are offered in the Thinvent Treo range, including Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G4 uses an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8500T, which is a lower-power processor suited to quiet office operation.
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Wireless options are offered in the Thinvent Treo range, with dual band Wi-Fi available on selected configurations.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G4 if you need a familiar HP business mini desktop with an 8th generation Intel Core i5 and standard office performance. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger SSD capacity or a newer processor for demanding business, industrial or multitasking workloads.
