HP's ProDesk 400 G4 Desktop Mini PC is a compact business desktop, and the HP Pro Mini 400 G9 and Pro Mini 260 G9 are later mini desktop models in HP's range. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC and the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which offer Intel Core i3 to Core Ultra 5 processors, AMD Ryzen 5 options, and up to 64 GB of RAM with 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP ProDesk 400 G4 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G4 Desktop Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (Wi-Fi 5) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, across processors from Intel Core i3 to Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5.
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The Thinvent Treo range includes both Intel and AMD processor options, so buyers can choose between the two platforms within one mini PC line.
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Several Thinvent Treo models include dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and others are offered without wireless for wired-only deployments.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G4 and Pro Mini 400 G9 specifications listed here do not state processor, RAM or storage details in the facts provided, so a full spec-by-spec comparison is limited to the Thinvent figures above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G4 or Pro Mini 400 G9 if you are already standardised on HP business desktops and want HP's own support and accessories. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD across Intel and AMD processor options.
