Acer Veriton L4630g vs. HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorUltra SmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ87Q370
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed1600 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max16 GB64 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0USB-C 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA; DVI(2x) DisplayPort:
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset; Hdph;
Optional portsParallel; SerialDP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/USB-C(DP)/Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsMini PCIe 2.0; Mini PCIe 2.0/mSATAN.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch slim2.5in;
PSU135 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)1.24 kg (2.74 lb)
Released20142018
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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 Acer Veriton L4630g and HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini which was released in 2018. The Acer Veriton L4630g is older and entered production in 2014.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton L4630g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton L4630g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

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.

The HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton L4630g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton L4630g can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton L4630g has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 7 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini, is that it has 4 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Acer Veriton L4630g has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

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 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.

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 600 G5 Mini. Sadly, the Acer Veriton L4630g has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

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 G5 Mini comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton L4630g 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_L4630g_motherboard.jpg motherboard layoutHP_ProDesk_600_G5_Mini_motherboard.jpg motherboard layout