HP's small form factor (SFF) desktops, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and HP EliteDesk 705 G4, are compact desktops designed to save desk space. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Aero and Thinvent Treo Mini PC lines, which offer Intel and AMD processors in a compact chassis with configurable memory and storage.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 7th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 | Intel Core i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U offers a 12th Gen processor with a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and up to 10 MB cache.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores at up to 4.3 GHz with 16 MB cache and dual band Wi-Fi.
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Both Thinvent models support up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and storage up to 2 TB SSD, matching the HP's stated memory capacity.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G4 is built around 7th Gen Intel Core processors, a generation older than the Thinvent processors listed here.
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Thinvent offers a choice between Intel and AMD processors within the mini PC form factor, while the HP line is based on Intel processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP SFF desktop if you need a compact PC from a major brand with the Intel 7th Gen processor options described on HP's site. Choose a Thinvent Mini PC if you want a newer processor generation, AMD or Intel options, and up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD in a compact design.
