The HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 is a compact server from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, built around Intel Xeon E-2400 processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact desktop system that can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and other operating systems. The Treo is the closest Thinvent match for a small form factor system with Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of RAM. It is a general-purpose mini PC, not a server platform.
HP ProLiant MicroServer vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Xeon E-2400 series | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Ultra mini tower | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, on the Wi-Fi variant |
| Expansion | 4 DDR5 DIMM slots and 2 PCIe slots | 2 USB 3.2, 2 USB 2.0, 4 front USB 2.0, HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM across 2 x 32 GB modules.
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The Treo has a 2 TB SSD in its M.2 slot. We could not confirm the ProLiant MicroServer's maximum storage.
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The Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS or no operating system.
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The Treo has a 6-core Intel Core i3-1315U processor with a turbo speed of up to 4.5 GHz.
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The Treo has a VESA mount for fixing it behind a monitor or to a wall.
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The HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 has a server-class Intel Xeon E-2400 processor and 4 DDR5 DIMM slots. The Treo has no DIMM slots and no PCIe slots. We could not confirm the ProLiant MicroServer's maximum RAM.
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The HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 is designed for server workloads such as NAS, virtualization and edge deployments. The Treo is a general-purpose mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 if you need a server platform with Xeon processors, DDR5 memory slots and PCIe expansion for NAS, virtualization or edge workloads. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop or light workstation with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of Windows or Linux.
