The HP ProDesk Mini is a compact business desktop from HP's ProDesk line. The ProDesk 600 G2 Mini and ProDesk 600 G4 Mini each support up to 32 GB of SODIMM DDR4 memory, and the ProDesk 4 Mini G1i is an AI-capable desktop. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i3-1215U, which supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and comes with FreeDOS and Windows 11 Pro as options.
HP ProDesk Mini vs Thinvent Products
| HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Gen8 Intel Core | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | FreeDOS (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without OS) | FreeDOS (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum listed for the ProDesk 600 G4 Mini.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage and has 12 cores in its Intel Core i5-1240P.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 is fanless with passive cooling and has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a steel and ABS plastic housing and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The ProDesk 600 G4 Mini uses a Q370 chipset and Gen8 Intel Core processors, a platform the Thinvent products do not use.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not include built-in Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with the Intel Core i7-1255U includes dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact desktop with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of operating system. Choose a Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 if you need a fanless unit with a larger SSD, more cores, and a wider operating temperature range.
