The HP mt43 Mobile Thin Client is a 14-inch mobile thin client built on an AMD APU, with up to 8 GB of SDRAM, a 128 GB M.2 flash drive and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise preinstalled. The closest Thinvent alternative for pfSense firewall deployment is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a fanless-style compact unit with a 6-core processor and far higher memory and storage capacity.
HP mt43 Mobile Thin Client vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP mt43 Mobile Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD APU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB M.2 flash drive | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mobile thin client (14-inch) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Flexible options including mobile broadband | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer RAM up to 64 GB, compared with up to 8 GB on the HP mt43.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB, compared with a 128 GB M.2 flash drive on the HP mt43.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a 6-core processor from the AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series or Intel Core i3 12th and 13th generation families.
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The HP mt43 is a mobile form factor with a built-in display, USB-C, DisplayPort, VGA and Ethernet ports, and supports the HP UltraSlim Docking Station.
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The HP mt43 ships with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is supplied with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP mt43 if you need a portable 14-inch thin client that docks into a desk setup and runs Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop unit with much larger memory and storage for running pfSense firewall software.
