The HP portable PC is a compact desktop-class machine designed to be carried and set up almost anywhere. The HP facts available describe a mini form factor under 2 inches thick and 2.75 lbs, with support for up to a 9th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and a RAM maximum of 128GB. For a compact alternative with a more recent Intel processor, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U is the closest match, and the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U is the choice for buyers who need more processing power.
HP Portable PC vs Thinvent Mini PCs
| Feature | HP Portable PC | Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB SSD (or 2 TB HDD) | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini, under 2 in thick, 2.75 lbs | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The HP portable PC lists a higher RAM maximum (128 GB) than either Thinvent model (up to 64 GB).
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U is built on a 12th Generation processor with 10 cores, a newer platform than the 9th Generation Intel Core i7 cited for the HP portable PC.
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The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 includes dual band Wi-Fi 5 and Dual LAN, while the Aero Mini PC has no WiFi.
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The HP portable PC is stated to be under 2 inches thick and weigh 2.75 lbs, a size reference Thinvent's listed specifications do not give.
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Thinvent's Aero and IPC models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, double the 1 TB SSD maximum cited for the HP portable PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP portable PC if you need the highest RAM ceiling or the thinnest, lightest form factor. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC for a compact, newer-generation Intel system with a 2 TB storage option. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 for the most cores, dual band Wi-Fi and dual LAN in a single unit.
