The HP ProDesk is a line of business desktops sold in Tower, Small Form Factor, Mini Desktop and All-in-One form factors. The Intel Core i5 version has a maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB and runs Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses the Intel Core i5 family, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and ships with Windows 11 Pro.
HP ProDesk vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower, SFF, Mini Desktop, All-in-One | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and i5-1335U both reach 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the HP ProDesk Intel Core i5 version.
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Both Thinvent Treo models come with a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the storage configuration of the HP ProDesk.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P uses the same Intel Core i5 processor family as the HP ProDesk. Its Mini PC form factor is smaller than the Tower and Small Form Factor options that HP has.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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The HP ProDesk has Tower, Small Form Factor, Mini Desktop and All-in-One chassis options, which the Thinvent Treo does not offer.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has a VESA mount, a dual LAN option is listed for other Treo configurations, and it includes Wi-Fi 5 dual-band wireless in the dual-band version.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk if you need a Tower, Small Form Factor or All-in-One chassis, or if you want HP's business desktop range. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel Core i5 system with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, with a choice of operating systems.
