The HP Pro SFF 400 G9 is a small form factor desktop from HP's ProDesk 400 range. For a compact alternative from Thinvent, the closest match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which offers a similar mini footprint and up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 and IPC5 lines are also available for buyers who need a more robust build.
HP Pro SFF 400 G9 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Industrial PC IPC3 and IPC5
| HP Pro SFF 400 G9 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (Intel Core i7-1255U) | |
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| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) desktop | Mini PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Industrial PC IPC3 and IPC5 all offer RAM up to 64 GB DDR4, with 2 x 32 GB modules in the sample configurations.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U provides 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz, with dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi 5.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz, with storage options up to 2 TB.
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The HP Pro SFF 400 G9 is part of HP's ProDesk 400 family, which HP offers in tower, small form factor, mini desktop and all-in-one options, with Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors on the Intel Q670 chipset.
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Where the HP Pro SFF 400 G9 is positioned as a business desktop with Windows 11 Pro or Home choices, Thinvent's sample configurations ship with DOS and a 12V 7A adapter.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Pro SFF 400 G9 if you want a compact business desktop from HP's ProDesk line with a wide choice of processors and operating systems. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC or Industrial PC if you want an Intel Core i3 to i7 system with up to 64 GB RAM in a compact or industrial build.
