The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is a business mini desktop PC from HP. Thinvent's closest alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core Ultra 5, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with optional dual-band Wi-Fi.
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Pro Mini 400 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 |
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| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Core i5-1240P, Core i5-1235U, Core i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Networking | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi options | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi options |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home or FreeDOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM across the Intel and AMD configurations.
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Wide processor choice: Buyers can choose from Intel Core Ultra 5, Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, or AMD Ryzen 5 processors, within the same Treo line.
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Flexible wireless: Models are available with or without dual-band Wi-Fi.
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Dual LAN on Thinvent Treo models: Thinvent Treo models are listed with dual LAN ports.
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Operating system: HP ships with Windows 11 options, while Thinvent Treo models ship with DOS, so buyers who need Windows should factor in a separate license.
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Trade-off: The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is supplied with Windows 11 Pro and HP's business support, which may suit buyers who want a preinstalled Windows business system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Mini 400 G9 if you want a Windows 11 Pro business desktop from HP with preinstalled software. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with high RAM capacity, a choice of Intel or AMD processors, and optional dual-band Wi-Fi.
