The HP ProDesk 400 G5 is a compact entry-level business desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is a close alternative, with a 12-core processor, up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP ProDesk 400 G5 DM vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G5 DM | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 variant available) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated, 1.52 kg | Aluminium, powder coated |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 8 cores in the Core i5-8500 family... (the HP 400 G5 core count for this configuration is not confirmed in our data, so we do not compare it directly).
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, above the 32 GB maximum of the HP ProDesk 400 G5.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the HP ProDesk 400 G5's storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of five operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating systems available for the HP ProDesk 400 G5.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and includes a VESA mount for wall or monitor fixing.
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The Thinvent Treo is designed to operate between 0°C and 40°C at 20% to 80% humidity, non-condensing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G5 DM if you want an HP business desktop with an Intel Core i5-8500 processor and a 32 GB memory maximum. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a compact mini PC form factor.
