The HP Pro Tower 280 and 290 G9 is a desktop tower PC. Its specifications describe Windows 11 Pro as the preinstalled operating system and Intel as the processor maker. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a compact Mini PC that runs Windows 11 Pro and has up to 64 GB of RAM.
HP Pro Tower 280/290 G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Pro Tower 280/290 G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P (Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 series | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo uses the same Intel Core i5-1240P processor class as a configuration of the Mini PC line, so the processor is directly comparable.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, and the buyer can choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Without OS or DOS in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo is a compact Mini PC with a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm housing and includes a VESA mount option. The HP is a full desktop tower form factor.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or without Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the HP Pro Tower 280/290 G9's wireless configuration.
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The HP Pro Tower 280/290 G9 is a tower desktop, which may suit buyers who need a larger chassis for internal expansion. The Thinvent Treo has no internal drive bay listed; its storage is an M.2 SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Tower 280/290 G9 if you want a full tower desktop with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled from HP. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems.
