The HP Pro SFF 280 G9 Desktop PC is a small form factor desktop with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of memory, support for two independent displays over VGA and HDMI, and Windows 11 Pro as its operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which uses the same Intel Core i3 series and supports up to 64 GB of RAM with two displays.
HP Pro SFF 280 G9 Desktop PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro SFF 280 G9 Desktop PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop (SFF) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Two independent displays (VGA and HDMI) | Two displays (1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Optional Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD, and we could not confirm the storage capacity of the HP Pro SFF 280 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets buyers choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, while the HP Pro SFF 280 G9 is offered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, or FreeDOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and a 6-core Intel Core i3 processor, and we could not confirm the core count of the HP Pro SFF 280 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 module, and we could not confirm the wireless options of the HP Pro SFF 280 G9.
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The HP Pro SFF 280 G9 supports an optional discrete graphics card, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has no discrete graphics slot, since it uses integrated graphics.
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The HP Pro SFF 280 G9 is a small form factor desktop, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact mini PC with a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro SFF 280 G9 if you need a small form factor desktop with optional discrete graphics and Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with a 2 TB SSD, a 6-core Intel Core i3-1315U, and a choice of operating systems, including Linux.
