The HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF is a small form factor business desktop built around Intel Core i5 processors, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory in the configurations listed in its specifications. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i5 and i7 processors in a mini PC form factor with RAM options up to 64 GB.
HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8600 / i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores (i5-8500/8600) | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (standard), up to 16 GB per module | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD (standard); 1 TB M.2 SSD in some configurations | 32 GB to 2 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB standard configuration and the memory limits listed for the HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF.
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The Thinvent Aero i5-1240P configuration offers 12 cores, compared with 6 cores on the Intel Core i5-8500/8600 in the HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer SSD storage from 32 GB to 2 TB, and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band is available on selected configurations.
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The HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF has four memory module sockets and a standard 3.1 GHz base frequency on the i5-8600, which suits buyers who want a traditional SFF desktop with expansion room.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF if you need a conventional small form factor desktop with a familiar business platform and memory expansion options. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact system with more cores, higher RAM capacity and a choice of wireless configurations for office productivity.
