The HP Core i3 desktop is a family of Intel Core i3 desktops sold by HP, including the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 with an Intel Core i3-14100 and the HP 2026 Pro 260 G9 Mini PC. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which is available with Intel Core i3 processors from the 12th and 13th generations, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage.
HP Core i3 Desktop vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Feature | HP Core i3 Desktop (family) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 12th gen (1215U) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3 13th gen (1315U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 (e.g. i3-14100) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed for the full family (i3-14100: 4 P-cores, 8 threads) | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2000 GB | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Mini PC / Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and Without OS. The HP Core i3 desktop operating system is not confirmed in our data.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, matching the maximum of the HP Core i3 desktop family.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 35°C and is built with a steel and ABS plastic housing with a powder-coated finish.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is available with or without built-in dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Each variant includes HDMI, VGA, USB 3.2 and Ethernet at 1000 Mbps.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the Intel Core i3-1215U and i3-1315U, which are 12th and 13th generation processors. We could not confirm the HP family's processor generation for all models.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is 198 mm × 187 mm × 40 mm and weighs 1.61 kg to 1.68 kg, depending on the variant.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Core i3 desktop if you want a desktop from HP with an Intel Core i3 processor and a Windows setup from the manufacturer. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact Mini PC with a choice of operating system, including Linux and no OS, or if you need a unit that operates from 0°C to 35°C.
