The HP ProDesk 400 is a business mini desktop built around Intel Core processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a closest alternative in the same mini PC form factor, with Intel Core i7 and Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest match to the HP ProDesk 400 with Intel Core i7.
HP ProDesk 400 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the 32 GB maximum listed for the HP ProDesk 400.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 1024 GB maximum listed for the HP ProDesk 400.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U uses the same Intel Core i7 processor family as the HP ProDesk 400 with Intel Core i7.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, and an RS485 option. We could not confirm the HP ProDesk 400's Ethernet configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 SSD slot and three front USB 2.0 ports. We could not confirm the HP ProDesk 400's front port layout.
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The HP ProDesk 400 is offered with Intel Core i7 processors up to 32 GB RAM. We could not confirm its full processor range or its operating system options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 if you need an Intel Core i7 business mini desktop from HP's ProDesk line with up to 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher memory and storage limits, dual Ethernet, a choice of operating systems including Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or an Intel Core i7 or Core Ultra 5 mini PC with a 2 TB SSD.
Buy the Thinvent alternative
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U (Windows 11 Pro, no Wi-Fi)
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U (Windows 11 Pro, dual-band Wi-Fi)
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (Windows 11 Pro, no Wi-Fi)
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (Windows 11 Pro, dual-band Wi-Fi)
