The HP ProDesk 400 G9 is a business desktop from HP, offered in several form factors, with an Intel Core i9 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses an Intel Core processor and runs Windows 11 Pro, and it can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP ProDesk 400 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9 (Mini PC configuration) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini Desktop, Tower, Small Form Factor, All-in-One | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, without OS) |
| Wireless | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is configured with 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum listed for the HP ProDesk 400 G9.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with up to 1 TB for the HP ProDesk 400 G9.
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Thinvent Treo models give a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro. The HP ProDesk 400 G9 has Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home and FreeDOS.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G9 is stronger in processor class: its Intel Core i9 sits above the Intel Core i7-1255U and Core i5-1240P in the Thinvent Treo line.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G9 is available in tower, small form factor and all-in-one designs, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC only.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G9 if you need the highest processor class in the comparison or a tower or all-in-one design. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM and storage in a compact mini PC, or a Linux or embedded operating system option.
