HP's small form factor desktops, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4 and HP Pro Mini 260 G9, are compact business PCs designed to save desk space. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact mini PC line offered with Intel Core and Celeron processors as well as AMD Ryzen 5 options, with RAM and SSD sizes you can choose to suit your workload.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro Mini 260 G9 | 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 | 4 GB to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Memory data rate | Up to 3200 MT/s (processor dependent) | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, giving you more memory headroom for multitasking and heavier applications.
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The Thinvent Treo range covers Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Ultra 5, Celeron and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, so you can match the performance level to your needs.
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Several Thinvent Treo configurations include dual LAN and Dual Band Wi-Fi options, while others are offered without Wi-Fi.
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The HP Pro Mini 260 G9 supports memory data transfer rates up to 3200 MT/s, with the actual rate set by the installed processor.
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HP's small form factor line is backed by its business-focused HP ProDesk and Pro Mini product families.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP small form factor PC if you want a business desktop from the HP ProDesk or Pro Mini families. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with a wide processor choice, up to 64 GB of RAM and flexible wireless options.
