The HP Mini desktop line, including the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 and HP Pro Mini 400 G9, is a range of compact desktop PCs. The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 with an Intel Core i5-14500 is the model we compared most closely with the Thinvent Treo Mini PC. We could not confirm the full specifications of every HP Mini configuration, so the comparison below uses the HP Mini range's Intel Core i5 class and 14 maximum cores.
HP Mini Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Mini Desktop (Intel Core i5 class) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the RAM maximum of the HP Mini desktop.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations have dual 1000 Mbps LAN ports and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD, with up to 2 TB of storage.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS.
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The HP Mini range is available in Intel Core i5 configurations with up to 14 cores, a higher core count than the Thinvent Treo's 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo is built for operating temperatures from 0°C to 40°C, with an aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Mini desktop if you want a branded HP mini PC and a configuration that matches your needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, dual LAN ports, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a fixed operating-temperature range for an industrial or embedded deployment.
