The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is a micro-form-factor business desktop that mounts behind a monitor or sits neatly on a desk. It runs 6th-generation Intel Core processors on the Q170 chipset and supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 SODIMM memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a mini PC family that offers newer Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, higher memory ceilings and larger SSD options.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Gen6 Core | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-2133 SODIMM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro-form-factor mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Chipset | Q170 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with up to 32 GB on the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini.
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Newer processors: Thinvent Treo models use 12th-generation and later Intel Core processors and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series chips, against the 6th-generation Intel Core processors of the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo configurations offer SSD capacities from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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Wireless choice: Thinvent Treo models are available with or without Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Trade-off: The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini is an established business desktop with a Q170 platform and a well-documented upgrade path for its SODIMM memory.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini if you need an established micro business desktop built around a 6th-generation Intel platform. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want newer processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and a wider storage range for business or industrial workloads.
