The HP Mini PC is a range of compact desktop computers from HP, with models that use Intel Core i5 processors and up to 128 GB of RAM in the spec summary we reviewed. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a mini PC with Intel Core processors, offered with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and other operating systems.
HP Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | HP Mini PC (Core i5 range) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| 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 | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can be bought with a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and a "Without OS" option.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage and up to 64 GB of RAM across its Intel configurations.
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The Thinvent Treo with the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the same Intel processor family as some Core i5 HP mini PCs, so the performance class is comparable.
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The HP range has a higher RAM maximum (up to 128 GB) in the spec summary we reviewed, so HP is stronger on memory capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes dual LAN ports, a VESA mount and a 12V DC power input, and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 is available on selected variants.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP mini PC if you need the highest RAM capacity in the range or prefer HP's support and service network. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of operating systems including Linux, a DC-powered design, dual LAN and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
