The HP Pro desktop computer is a compact Mini PC from HP's ProDesk range, built on Intel Core Ultra processors and able to drive two displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 14th-generation processing, which shares the Intel Core Ultra family's emphasis on compact desktop computing. Thinvent also has Treo models across Intel Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
HP Pro Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro Desktop (Mini PC) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 12th to i7 12th | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra | Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | Intel Core i3 to i7 (12th and 13th generation) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 6 to 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U has 12 cores, and the Treo i5 and i7 models are built on Intel processors of the same family as the HP's Intel Core Ultra CPU.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the buyer can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo has two display outputs in the form of HDMI and VGA, which matches the HP's two-display support.
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The Thinvent Treo has four front USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports, and it includes a VESA mount.
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We could not confirm the HP Pro desktop's processor core count, RAM range, storage range, or operating system options, so these points are not compared.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro desktop if you want HP's ProDesk business platform with Intel Core Ultra processing. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Mini PC with a choice of operating systems, including Linux and no OS, and RAM and storage configurations up to 64 GB and 2 TB.
