The HP ProDesk 800 G4 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, support for up to 64 GB of RAM, and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 12th-generation processor, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM.
HP ProDesk 800 G4 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 800 G4 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) | 128 GB SSD (up to 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (small form factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (or No WiFi variant) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) |
Key differences
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Aero units let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS.
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Same processor family: The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Core i5 processor family, as the HP ProDesk 800 G4 does.
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Maximum RAM: Both the HP ProDesk 800 G4 and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC support up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Storage: Thinvent Aero units support SSD capacities from 32 GB to 2 TB.
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Display output: The HP ProDesk 800 G4 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an HDMI port and a VGA port, which drive two displays.
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Trade-off: We could not confirm the HP ProDesk 800 G4's core count or storage configuration, so these are not compared in the table.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 800 G4 if you need three-display output and are working within HP's ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and the option to run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or another listed operating system.
