The HP ProDesk 400 G4 with an Intel Core i3-8100T is a compact business desktop with a 3.1 GHz processor, 8 GB of DDR4-2666 memory and a 256 GB SSD in one common configuration. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i3 processors from the 12th and 13th generations with 6 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2 TB of storage.
HP ProDesk 400 G4 i3-8100T vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G4 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8100T, 3.1 GHz | Intel Core i3-1215U, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core i3-1315U, up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (configuration) | 32 GB to 2 TB | 32 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Memory: the Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4, against the 8 GB configuration of the HP ProDesk 400 G4 listed here.
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Processor generation: the Thinvent Aero offers 12th and 13th generation Intel Core i3 processors, which are newer than the 8th generation Core i3-8100T.
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Storage range: Thinvent Aero models offer SSD capacities from 32 GB up to 2 TB.
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Wireless options: Thinvent Aero models can be ordered with dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), or without wireless.
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Trade-off: the HP ProDesk 400 G4 runs at a 3.1 GHz base clock, and its listed specifications for cores and threads are not stated, so the two machines cannot be compared on every point.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G4 if you need a familiar business desktop in the 8th generation Intel Core i3 class with the 256 GB SSD configuration. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you want a newer 12th or 13th generation Intel Core i3 with up to 64 GB of memory and a wider choice of storage.
