The HP Smart Computer is a search term that covers HP's small form factor desktop PCs, including the HP Elite SFF 800 G9 and HP ProDesk 400 range. Its maximum configuration in our reference data is 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which has the same maximum memory and storage in a compact aluminium housing.
HP Smart Computer vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Smart Computer (HP SFF desktop) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB (PCIe NVMe M.2) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | 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 | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm, 1.42 kg | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm, 0.97 kg |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC matches the 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage maximum of the HP Smart Computer.
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The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose their operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a rated operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C and 20% to 80% RH humidity, non-condensing, with a VESA mount included.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and up to 2 TB of storage, and the AMD model has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports.
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We could not confirm the HP Smart Computer's processor, Ethernet, wireless or housing specifications, so these points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Smart Computer if you are already working within HP's Elite or ProDesk desktop ecosystem and want a Windows 11 Pro desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need the same 64 GB and 2 TB ceiling with a choice of operating system, a rated operating temperature range, and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
