The HP Mini Desktop line covers compact desktops built around Intel Core processors, with configurations ranging from 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD (HP 290 G4 micro tower with Intel Core i3-10100 at 3.6 GHz) up to 64 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD (HP Mini Desktop with Intel Core i5-1335U). The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact mini PC line that offers Intel Core i3 through Core Ultra 5 processors, with RAM options of 4 GB to 64 GB and SSD options of 128 GB to 2 TB.
HP Mini Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Mini Desktop (Intel Core i5-1335U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 14th | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD (as configured) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro form factor, 1.2 L | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, double the 1 TB SSD of the HP configuration listed.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core i5-1240P, i5-1335U or Core Ultra 5 125U are available with Dual LAN, adding a second network port.
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The HP Mini Desktop line offers Intel Core i5-1335U with a stated 1.2 L micro form factor, while the Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC without a stated volume.
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The HP line includes Windows 11 Pro and HP's own warranty and support options, which the Thinvent Treo listing does not state; the Thinvent Treo is supplied with DOS.
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Both lines use Intel Core processors of the same generation, so raw performance is close; choose on storage, networking and operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini Desktop if you want a ready Windows 11 system from a major brand with HP support. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need larger SSD capacity, Dual LAN networking, or a DOS-based system for industrial or embedded use.
