The HP mini PC range covers a wide set of configurations, and the Intel Core i7 variant is the searched product in this comparison. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest match: it uses the same Intel Core i7 series, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, has Wi-Fi, and has Windows 11 Pro as its pre-installed operating system.
HP Mini PC (Intel Core i7) vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP Mini PC (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Up to 2048 GB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| 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 Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA (2 video outputs) | HDMI and VGA (2 video outputs) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual Gigabit LAN (2 ports) | Gigabit LAN |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has the same Intel Core i7 processor series as the HP searched product, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is built with an aluminium housing and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an HDMI and a VGA output. It does not have a third display output.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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We could not confirm the HP mini PC's processor core count, Ethernet configuration or display count beyond the figure in its specification summary.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP mini PC if you need a supplier-branded Windows system with the Intel Core i7 series. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you want the same Intel Core i7 series with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet, a choice of operating systems, and a VESA mount.
