The HP Mobile Thin Client mt21 is a 14-inch thin client built around an Intel Core processor. Its stated specifications include an Intel 3865U and 3867U processor option, 8 GB internal memory on one configuration (4 GB on the other), and 128 GB total storage. For buyers who want a compact desktop-form system with more memory and storage headroom, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which spans Intel Core i3 to i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
HP mt21 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7
| Feature | HP mt21 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i7 |
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| Processor | Intel 3865U / 3867U | Intel Core i3-1215U to i7-1255U (also Ultra 5 125U and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U options) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | Up to 12 cores (per listed processors) |
| RAM | 4 GB to 8 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB total | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 14-inch mobile thin client | Mini PC |
| Display | 14 inch | Not stated |
| Weight | 1.63 kg | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers RAM up to 64 GB, compared with the HP mt21's stated 8 GB internal memory.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers SSD storage up to 2 TB, compared with the HP mt21's 128 GB total storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range includes processors from Intel Core i3 through Core i7 and AMD Ryzen 5, giving more choice of performance level.
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The HP mt21 is a 14-inch portable unit with a stated weight of 1.63 kg, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC designed for desk or rack placement and is not described as portable.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP mt21 if you need a portable 14-inch thin client with a stated 1.63 kg weight. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger SSD storage and a choice of processor levels for business or industrial workloads in a compact desktop form.
