Fujitsu Esprimo P756 vs. HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ150H110
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2133SODIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots42
RAM speed2133 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(4x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVIDisplayPort; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headphones; (2x) Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2; SerialRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Serial;
Optional portsSerial; Parallel; VGA; eSATAWiFi antenna;
SATA ports51
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)N.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, SSD)M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(4x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch2.5in;
PSU280 W65/90 W
Weight11.00 kg (24.25 lb)1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Released20162016
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* 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P756 and HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini and the Fujitsu Esprimo P756, were released during the same year - 2016.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 6 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo P756 has 4 RAM slots while the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

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 2133. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 comes with 2 ports, while the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 is the better choice.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P756 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini has 1 slot(s).

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 400 G2 Mini comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo P756 has a more powerful one rated at 280 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

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