HP Small Form Factor PCs, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4, are compact desktop computers for business use. The HP range covers several processor and configuration options, and we could not confirm the exact processor, RAM and storage specifications of the specific HP model you are considering. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, an Intel Core i3-1215U system with fanless passive cooling, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a choice of operating systems.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3
| Feature | HP Small Form Factor PC (range) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor desktop | Industrial PC |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C |
| Serial Ports | Not confirmed | 2 front and 4 rear DB9 RS232, RS485 option |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC3 is fanless. It uses passive cooling, which means it has no fan to clean or replace.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has a wide operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C and a housing of anodised aluminium.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has four rear and two front DB9 serial ports and an RS485 option, which suit control and machine-connected systems.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has a choice of six operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value and Ubuntu Linux.
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The Thinvent IPC3 supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the maximum storage of the HP model.
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We could not confirm the HP model's processor, RAM or cooling details, so a direct performance comparison is not included.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Small Form Factor PC if you need a standard office desktop and want to confirm the exact configuration of the model you are considering on HP's website. Choose the Thinvent IPC3 if you need a fanless, compact industrial PC with serial ports, a wide temperature range and a choice of operating systems.
