The HP Elite t655 Thin Client is a thin client built around an AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 quad-core processor, with M.2 solid-state storage and Gigabit Ethernet. For pfSense firewall deployments, the closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core processors with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, and the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 range for rugged industrial installations.
HP t655 Thin Client vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U)
| HP Elite t655 Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Quad-core (per product overview) | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 solid-state flash, one slot | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet, DASH out-of-band management | Not stated | Dual LAN (product details) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (per product overview) | Dual Band Wi-Fi (or no Wi-Fi option) | Dual Band Wi-Fi (or no Wi-Fi option) |
| Security | TCG TPM 2.0, UEFI BIOS protection, AMD Memory Guard | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U support up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, with a 6-core processor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U offers Dual LAN, giving two network ports for firewall-style deployments.
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The HP t655 is stated to include TPM 2.0, UEFI BIOS protection and AMD Memory Guard, plus DASH out-of-band remote management.
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The HP t655 offers optional Allied Telesis M.2 fiber NICs for Fast Ethernet or Gigabit fiber connections.
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The HP t655 offers Wi-Fi 6E, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PCs listed here use dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Elite t655 if you need built-in DASH remote management, TPM 2.0 security, or optional fiber networking. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a larger memory and storage ceiling of up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, or Dual LAN on the Intel Core i3-1215U model. For rugged or industrial sites, the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 is a suitable alternative.
