The HP Pro Small Form Factor G9 is a compact desktop PC sold with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, Wi-Fi and one RJ-45 Ethernet port. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest Thinvent match. It shares the Intel Core i7 processor family and Wi-Fi option, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
HP Pro Small Form Factor G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Pro Small Form Factor G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U, no Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (small form factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Not included |
| Ethernet | 1 RJ-45 port | 2 Ethernet ports, 1000 Mbps | 2 Ethernet ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the HP's 32 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the HP's 1 TB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, against the HP's single RJ-45 port.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for fixing the unit behind a monitor or to a wall.
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The HP Pro Small Form Factor G9 has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which are listed in its features. The Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 in one configuration and no Wi-Fi in another.
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We could not confirm the HP Pro Small Form Factor G9's core count, operating system or Intel generation, so those points are left out.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro Small Form Factor G9 if you want a compact HP desktop with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and up to 32 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, two Ethernet ports or a choice of operating system.
