The HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1000 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port, and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has a higher RAM maximum of 64 GB and a 2 TB SSD maximum.
HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U, No WiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1000 GB maximum of the HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, where the HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC has one.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC supports up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo's two ports can be configured for different networks, and the Treo-i7_12l-32_32-X-11P-0 variant is available without Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Small Form Factor Desktop PC if you need three-display output or your work depends on HP's ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need more RAM, more storage, two Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating system beyond Windows.
