HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini vs. Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro
Comparison and Differences
| Model | HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Micro | Desktop |
| CPU options | Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium; | Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; |
| Chipset | H81 | Q85 |
| Dedicated GPU * | N.A. | GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
| RAM | SODIMM DDR3-1600 | DIMM DDR3-1600 |
| RAM slots | 2 | 4 |
| RAM speed | 1600 MT/s | 1600 MT/s |
| RAM max | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| USB ports | (2x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0; | (4x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0; |
| Video ports | DisplayPort v1.2; VGA; | (2x) DisplayPort; VGA; |
| Other ports | RJ45; Hdph; Mic; | RJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; |
| Optional ports | N.A. | Parallel; Serial; (2x) PS2; Media card reader (USB 2.0); |
| SATA ports | 1 | 4 |
| PCI slots | N.A. | PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4); |
| M.2 slots | M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) | N.A. |
| Drive bays | 2.5-inch; | (2x) 2.5/3.5-inch; (2x) 5.25-inch; |
| PSU | 65 W | ATX 280/450 W |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) | 11.20 kg (24.69 lb) |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Manual | link | link |
| Price** | Check Price | Check Price |
Differences between HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini and Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro
If a more modern desktop is what you are looking for, then you should go with the HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini which was released in 2014. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro is older and entered production in 2013.
If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro and will fit more easily under your desk.
Processor
The two models support the same generation of Intel Core processors. We think that the 4 generation of Intel Core has enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.
Memory
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro has 4 RAM slots while the HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini has only 2 slot(s). Of course this is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM will your system be using.
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 1600. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for most users.Ports
In total the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro has 8 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals you will need to look at other models.
DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro comes with 2 ports, while the HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini has only 1.
None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter.
SATA port is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s).
If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the HP ProDesk 400 G1 Mini. Sadly, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.
Remark: Make sure that the M.2 slot supports the PCIe (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 6 Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32 Gb/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 400 G1 Mini comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Small Pro has a more powerful one rated at 450 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.
Motherboard
