The HP 290 G1 Small Form Factor Business PC is a compact business desktop. We could not confirm its processor, RAM or storage, so this comparison focuses on form factor, operating system and the Thinvent range. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is the closest Thinvent match for an Intel i5 mini PC running Windows 11 Pro.
HP 290 G1 Small Form Factor Business PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP 290 G1 Small Form Factor Business PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Not confirmed (Intel i5 series) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64 (preinstalled), Windows 10 Home 64, FreeDOS 1.2 | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Dual band Wi-Fi 5 available) | No WiFi (Dual band Wi-Fi 5 available) |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.52 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM. We could not confirm the HP 290 G1's RAM maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS or DOS. The HP 290 G1 page lists Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD, and its dual LAN option is on the Ultra 5 125U model. The HP 290 G1 storage options are not confirmed.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and Ultra 5 125U models both have 12 cores. The Treo i5-1240P has up to 4.4 GHz, and the Ultra 5 125U has up to 4.3 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with or without Wi-Fi. The HP 290 G1 wireless specification is not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP 290 G1 if you need an HP small form factor business desktop and want the HP support ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need an Intel i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems.
