The HP Mini PC is a compact desktop with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which uses Intel Core i3 processors and has Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro, with higher maximum memory and storage.
HP Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| HP Mini PC (searched) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 12th to 13th Gen | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1215U to i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U: View product Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U: View product
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the HP Mini PC's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the HP Mini PC's 512 GB maximum.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with Intel Core i3 processors run on Intel Core i3 chips, matching the HP Mini PC's processor series.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be bought with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without an operating system, as well as Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs. We could not confirm the HP Mini PC's display connectors, so we have left them out of this comparison.
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The HP Mini PC's maximum of three displays is not matched by the Thinvent Treo, which is listed with HDMI and VGA outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini PC if you want an HP-branded compact desktop with Intel Core i3, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro within 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory or storage, a choice of operating system, or a configuration without Wi-Fi.
