Acer Veriton N4660g vs. HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini

Comparison and Differences

Acer_Veriton_N4660g.jpg case front and back pannelHP_ProDesk_600_G4_Mini.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetB360Q370
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2666SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(3x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1USB-C 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.4; DisplayPort 1.4(2x) DisplayPort:
Other portsRJ45; (3x) Headset; Mic; RJ45; Headset; Hdph;
Optional portsSerial; DisplayPort; Parallel; VESA; Card readerDP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/USB-C(DP)/Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsN.A.N.A.
M.2 slots(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays2.5in2.5in;
PSU90/135 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)1.24 kg (2.74 lb)
Released20182018
Manuallinklink
Price**Check PriceCheck Price

** As an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Acer Veriton N4660g and HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini and the Acer Veriton N4660g, were released during the same year - 2018.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 8 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 2666. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 7. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini as it has 4 USB3.1 ports (the Acer Veriton N4660g has 2).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton N4660g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini is the better choice.

The Acer Veriton N4660g comes with an HDMI port, while the HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

SATA slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 1 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton N4660g has a more powerful one rated at 135 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

Acer_Veriton_N4660g_motherboard.jpg motherboard layoutHP_ProDesk_600_G4_Mini_motherboard.jpg motherboard layout