HP ThinUpdate is a management app for HP thin clients: it downloads system images and software add-ons, captures thin client images, and creates ISO files and bootable USB drives for image deployment. It is not a computer, so the closest comparison is HP's thin client hardware, which runs the app, against Thinvent's thin client and mini PC range. The closest Thinvent match for HP's Elite t655 and t640 class of devices is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors with up to 64 GB of RAM.
HP ThinUpdate vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5
| HP ThinUpdate (HP thin client platform) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series | |
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| Type | Image deployment app on HP thin clients | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 2 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating system | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (HP t640 configuration) | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB, giving more memory headroom for demanding workloads than the 4 GB configurations listed for HP's t540 and t640 class.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer storage from 32 GB up to 2 TB, a wider choice than the 32 GB to 128 GB options on the HP devices described.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs are offered with a choice of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, including up to 10 cores in the Intel range.
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HP ThinUpdate is a software tool for managing HP thin client images, which Thinvent's hardware range does not replace; it is a hardware alternative to HP's thin client devices.
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HP's ThinUpdate and thin client platform include built-in management tooling for HP devices, while Thinvent ships these mini PCs with DOS and wireless as selected per configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose HP ThinUpdate with an HP thin client if you need HP's image capture, ISO creation and deployment tooling for an existing HP fleet. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact, higher-memory system with a choice of Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processors and up to 64 GB of RAM.
