The HP ProDesk and HP EliteDesk Mini are business mini PCs in the HP ProDesk and EliteDesk families. The HP EliteDesk 800 G4 can drive up to three monitors through its two DisplayPort 1.2 connectors and an optional third video port. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative, with Intel and AMD processor options, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux.
HP ProDesk & EliteDesk Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk / EliteDesk Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI 2.0 and 1 VGA | 2 HDMI and 1 VGA |
| 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in the Intel Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 configurations.
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The Thinvent Treo can be bought with Intel Core, Intel Celeron, or AMD Ryzen processors, and each configuration can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The HP EliteDesk 800 G4 can drive up to three displays through its DisplayPort connectors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 has one HDMI 2.0 port and one VGA port, so it drives up to two displays. The Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 has two HDMI ports and one VGA port.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2.5-inch drive bay? No. The Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is built with an aluminium housing and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk or EliteDesk Mini if you need three monitors from one small PC. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems.
